Glenshira, built by Scott and Sons for G. and G. Hamilton, is for Clyde and West Highland cargo service; length bp 83 ft 10 in., breadth 20 ft 4 in.; grain cargo capacity 9500 cu ft; dwc 190 tons; engine and gear unit controls are maneuverable from bridge by means of Teleflex cables; propelled by 5-cyl British Polar K45E diesel developing 270 bhp at 600 rpm. (See also Mar Engr and Naval Architect v 76 n 914 Mar 1953 p 100-2)
First diesel-engined "Puffer"
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 81 , n 19
1953
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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