Vessel is first of two sister ships built by John Readhead and Sons, Ltd for British Railways Board, and is in new Harwich to Zeebrugge container service; powered by Mirrlees National diesel engines, this twin-screw ship has service speed of 13 1/2 knots; bow thruster and bow rudder have been fitted to give added maneuverability, and specially designed hatch covers allow quick 'in port' turn around times; length oa 388 ft 6 in., breadth oa 55 ft, depth to main deck 28 ft, draft loaded 14 ft 6 in., gross 3800 tons; plan. (44510)


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    Title :

    Sea freightliner I -- Cellular container ship for British rail


    Additional title:

    Shipping World Shipbuilder


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    4 pages


    Remarks:

    Folding sheet


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :




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