Alpha and Beta tramp vessels carrying 8000 tons d.w. on draft of 24-ft. summer freeboard; engines are triple-expansion surface-condensing type, with cylinders of 25, 42 and 70 in. diam. respectively and 48-in. stroke; reason for inquiry was considerably greater coal consumption of one vessel as compared with other. (See also Instn. Engrs. and Shipbldrs. in Scotland -- Trans vol. 75, pt. 1 Nov. 1931 pp. 21-40)
Parallel performances of sister ships
Shipbldg. Shipg. Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 38 , n 17
1931
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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