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.
Ferries -- Construction and competitiveness
European Shipbldg
European Shipbuilding ; 11 , n 3
1962
Article (Journal)
English
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