Aspects of growing importance include effect of arrangement for transport of cars or train coaches on main dimensions and form, freeboard, floating ability and damage stability, strength, fire precautions; optimum ferry is considered with regard to car deck, propelling machinery for which various diesel and diesel electric installations are noted, propeller and hull; effect of such factors as speed, size, comfort and safety on efficiency and ability to compete with other types of transport such as bridges and airplanes are discussed.


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    Title :

    Ferries -- Construction and competitiveness


    Additional title:

    European Shipbldg


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1962


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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