Twin screw cargo ship being built by Henry Robb, Leith, for Union Steam Ship Co; 2 Polar marine Diesel engines have 5 cylinders designed to develop 725 bhp at 220 rpm; engines are direct coupled to bronze propellers; ship has length of 290 ft, breadth molded 43 ft, depth molded to upper deck 19 ft, draft 17 ft 3 in., deadweight tonnage 3030 tons and speed of 10 knots. (See also Shipbldg and Shipg Rec v 73 n 8 Feb 24 1949 p 230-1)
Motorship for New Zealand trade
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Shipbuilder and Marine Engine-Builder ; 56 , n 483
1949
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Article (Journal)
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