Vessel is for moving trawlers for servicing after crew has gone ashore, which has been made hazardous for small steam tugs, formerly used, by increasing size of fishing vessels; Aurora was built by Richard Dunston (Hessle) for Hull Steam Trawlers Mutual Insurance and Protecting Co; craft has bridge, funnel and mast amidships and clear decks fore and aft with heavy rubber belting all around; Mirrlees-National engine of 350 bhp at 570 rpm is fitted.


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    Title :

    Harbour tractor for trawler handling


    Additional title:

    Mar Engr Naval Architect


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1963


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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