Vessel of 730 tons gross for Southampton Isle of Wight service was built by John I.Thornycroft and Co; length oa (including ramp and fender) 191 ft 2 in., breadth molded 40 ft, depth molded to main deck, 10 ft 7 in., draft amidships, 7 ft; about 45 vehicles can be carried on main deck; when used exclusively for passengers, 1200 can be taken; propulsion is by 2 Crossley engines, each rated at 900 bhp. See also Engineering Index 1961 p 548. (See also Engineer v 213 n 5543 Apr 20 1962 p 687-8; see also Motor Ship v 43 n 501 Apr 1962 p 18-19; Shipbldr and Mar Engine-Bldr v 69 n 655 May 1962 p 315-20)
M.V. "Osborne Castle"
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 99 , n 17
1962
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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