"Self unloader" is bulk cargo vessel furnished with conveying equipment which withdraws cargo from bottom of hold, elevates it above deck to boom conveyor which swings outboard and deposits cargo on dock, without aid of shore facilities; development of these vessels; reference to steamer, S. B. Way, designed to unload stone at rate of 2500 net tons per hr. Before Soc Naval Architects and Mar Engrs. (See also - discussion p 37-38)


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    Title :

    Self-unloading vessel


    Additional title:

    Mar Eng Shipg Rev


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1948


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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