American Merchant Marine, following example set by U. S. Navy in regard to turbine-electric drive, has equipped several types of ships with different forms of electric drive; operation of these ships has forced operation companies throughout world to seriously consider utilizing electric transmission for propelling ships; principal types include tugboats, ferry boats, tankers, two-boats, cargo boats, yachts, lightships and self-propelled dredges. (See also Mar. News vol. 16, no. 9, Feb. 1930 pp. 97-99)


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    Title :

    Some problems economically solved by the electrical designs for diesel-electric ships


    Additional title:

    Am. Mar. Engr


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    Publication date :

    1930


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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