Second largest tanker on Great Lakes has capacity of 2,000,000 gal.; length overall, 390 ft. 5 m.; displacement, 8885 tons; main propelling machinery consists of one vertical, triple-expansion steam engine having cylinders 23 1/2, 38 and 63 in. in diameter with stroke of 42 in.; steam is furnished at working pressure of 180 lb. per sq. in. by two-single-ended Scotch marine boilers, each 15 ft. 4 1/2 in. in diameter and 11 ft. 6 in. long inside of heads; auxiliaries; results of trial trip.


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    Title :

    Standard oil tanker Robert


    Additional title:

    Mar. Eng. Shipg. Age


    Contributors:
    Stewart, W. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    7 pages


    Remarks:

    13 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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