Units constructed by Structural and Mechanical Deevlopment Engineers, Ltd, for embarkation and disembarkation at terminal of Southern Region Railways; gangway provides links between first floor and vessel in dock; units move on rails along quay to correct positions opposite ship's entry doors; extensible walkways, once in position, are free to follow movements of ship caused by wind, tide and loading. (See also Engineering v 170 n 4406 July 7 1950 p 6; Metal Industry v 77 n 1 July 7 1950 p 7-8; Ry Gaz v 93 n 1 July 7 1950 p 16-7; Light Metals v 13 n 150 July 1950 p 388-90; Engineer v 190 n 4929 July 14 1950 p 32-4; Civ Engrs Rev Dec 1950 p 401-3)


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    Title :

    Telescopic gangways for new ocean terminal at Southampton


    Additional title:

    Mech World


    Published in:

    Mechanical World ; 128 , n 3318


    Publication date :

    1950


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



    Passenger Portfolio: Gangways and doors

    British Library Online Contents | 2003



    Ocean terminal at Southampton

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1950


    Ocean terminal at Southampton

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1950