It is shown that seagoing freighters of 400 and 440 ft in length with speed range of 14 to 18 knots can economically transport general mixed cargo between Europe and Lake Erie via St. Lawrence Waterway during 7 mo ice free season; operation between Europe and Atlantic Coast port, with land transport of cargo to mid-west, is suggested for remainder of year; cost aspects with and without subsidies. (see also abstract in Shipbldg and Shipg Rec n 4 July 26 1956 p 109-10)


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    Title :

    Economics of future European-Great Lakes freighter service


    Additional title:

    Soc Naval Architects Mar Engrs -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers -- Meeting ; 1956



    Publication date :

    1956


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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