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.
Unusual ferry conversion handled by Newport news
Motorship
Motorship ; 35 , n 8
1950
Article (Journal)
English
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