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.


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    Title :

    Japanese tanker with modified hull form launched


    Additional title:

    Motor Ship


    Published in:

    Motor Ship ; 43 , n 501


    Publication date :

    1962


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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