Details of conversion of LST63 to ferry Northampton, operated by Virginia Ferry Corp between Little Creek and Cape Charles; accommodates 300 passengers and 35 to 40 vehicles; fitted with Voith-Schneider vertical axis adjustable pitch propeller which is independently powered by 900 shp direct connected GM Diesel.


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    Title :

    Unusual ferry conversion handled by Newport news


    Additional title:

    Motorship


    Published in:

    Motorship ; 35 , n 8


    Publication date :

    1950


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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