Vessel is first of two sister ships built by John Readhead and Sons, Ltd for British Railways Board, and is in new Harwich to Zeebrugge container service; powered by Mirrlees National diesel engines, this twin-screw ship has service speed of 13 1/2 knots; bow thruster and bow rudder have been fitted to give added maneuverability, and specially designed hatch covers allow quick 'in port' turn around times; length oa 388 ft 6 in., breadth oa 55 ft, depth to main deck 28 ft, draft loaded 14 ft 6 in., gross 3800 tons; plan. (44510)
Sea freightliner I -- Cellular container ship for British rail
Shipping World Shipbuilder
Shipping World and Shipbuilder ; 161 , n 3820
1968
4 pages
Folding sheet
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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Sea freightliner I -- First U.K.-built cellular container ship enters service
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