Vessels built by John I. Thornycroft and Co; 27-ton auxiliary cruiser has length of 43 ft, beam 13 ft, and is propelled by Thornycroft RJ/2, 18-hp, 2-cyl Diesel engine; one of small fleet of launches has length of 35 ft; beam 8 ft, and is propelled by Thornycroft RD/6, 6-cyl gasoline engine of 75 bhp; 30-ft family cruiser has beam 8 ft 6 in., and draft 2 ft 9 in. to 3 ft; propelled by Thornycroft Handybilly 9-hp gasoline engine.


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    Title :

    Three small diesel-driven cruisers


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Rec


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1935


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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