Toa Maru, of 47,800 tons dw is under construction for Nitto Shosen Co and was launched at Ishakawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co; main effect has been to reduce length/depth ratio as means of reducing first cost without impairing ship's subsequent performance; hull has fairly fine lines and bulbous bow; length oa 216.38 m, length bp 205 m, breadth molded 30.50 m, draft loaded 11.74 m, cargo capacity 59, 900 cu m, cruising range 17,550 nautical mi.
Japanese tanker with modified hull form launched
Motor Ship
Motor Ship ; 43 , n 501
1962
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