Canadian Pacific liner reconverted at Fairfield Shipyard after war time service; gross registered tonnage 20,000; length 601 ft; breadth 75 ft; speed 18 knots; propelling machinery consists of two sets of Parsons turbines driving twin screws through single reduction gearing, and developing 20,000 shp; steam for driving turbines is provided by six Yarrow water tube boilers; ship will maintain 3 weeks' schedule between Liverpool and Montreal.
"Empress of France"
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 72 , n 9
1948
Article (Journal)
English
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