Teviot and Traquair (due for completion in Oct 1967) were ordered by Nile Steamship Co from Burntisland Shipbuilding Co; vessels can also carry ammonia, propane and butane if need arises; length bp 173 ft, breadth molded 13 ft 3 in., extreme draft 12 ft 2 in., cargo tank capacity 29,200 cu ft, cargo dw (ethylene) about 440 tons (ammonia about 517 tons); 8-cyl Davey Paxman engine develops 1000 bhp at 750 rpm; plan. (see also Shipg World and Shipbldr v 159 n 3797 Sept 1966 p 333-8, 341)
Teviot -- World's first ethylene tanker
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 108 , n 7
1966
5 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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