Three C-3 type vessels reconverted from aircraft carriers by Welding Shipyards, Inc, Norfolk, Va; length oa 492 ft; breadth extreme 69 ft 7 in.; propelling unit consists of high speed, cross compound, double reduction geared turbine driving single screw, supplied with superheated steam from two oil fired, water tube, type D, 2-drum boilers fitted with economizers. (See also Mar Eng and Shipg Rev v 53 n 5 May 1948 p 53-63)


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    Title :

    Robin line converts flat top to C-3 passenger-cargo ship


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Rec


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1948


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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