Three twin screw, tunnel stern tugs were built by Fulton Marine Engineering, Ch.Naval St. Pierre, and Ch.Naval de Rupelmonde; each is designed to push four 500-ton oil barges on River Irrawaddy between Mandalay and Rangoon; length oa 118 ft; breadth molded 30 ft; depth 8 ft; 10-ton spring hook is provided for stern towing, and side sponsons are fitted for towing alongside; two 8-cyl National engines each develop 400 bhp at 600 rpm.


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    Title :

    Belgian-built pusher-tugs for Burma


    Additional title:

    Brit Motor Ship


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1957


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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