Miyajima Maru built by Hitachi Shipbldg and Eng Co for Nippon Suison Kaisha, designed for processing and refrigeration of whale meat during Antarctic season; for use in off season as factory ship in bonito, tunny, salmon and trout fishing industries; length oa 496 ft 3 in., breadth molded 62 ft 4 in.; depth molded 34 ft 5 in.; refrigerated cargo space 279,707 cu ft, hold capacity 28,960 cu ft; propelled by Hitachi-B and W diesel of 5525 bhp; arrangement plans.
Japanese whale factory ship
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 82 , n 24
1953
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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