Several 7400-ton, 14-knot vessels of C1-A type purchased from U S Maritime Commission by British and Continental owners; length oa 412 ft 3 in.; breadth molded 60 ft; depth molded to shelter deck 37 ft 6 in.; propelling machinery in most ships consists of two Nordberg engines of 2-stroke single-acting type, developing 2075 bhp at 220 rpm and having attached scavenge blower; daily operating costs of one of vessels in normal service, based upon results under war conditions, given.
C1-A cargo motor vessel
Brit Motor Ship
British Motor Ship ; 27 , n 322
1946
5 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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