John M. Dennis is 220 ft. in length, has 1680 s.hp. and makes 16 knots, carrying 100 autos and 1200 passengers; propelled by two 6-cylinder, 2-cycle, airlessinjection, 840-s.hp. Fairbanks-Morse Diesels which operate directly on bow and stern propeller shafts.


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    Title :

    Biggest diesel powered ferryboat in America


    Additional title:

    Motorship


    Published in:

    Motorship ; 14 , n 7


    Publication date :

    1929


    Remarks:

    4 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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