Two years ago, tug "Betsy Ross" was converted from steam to Diesel drive by installation of Fairbanks-Morse 2-cycle, 140-hp Diesel engine; due to success of conversion, Ross Towboat Co will convert fleet from steam to Diesel propulsion; brief commentary.


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    Title :

    Steam tugs being converted


    Additional title:

    Motorship


    Contributors:
    Michel, A. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1941


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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