Towboat built by Inland Waterways Corp, for operation where only equipment projecting 12 ft or less above waterline can pass under bridges; pilot house may be lowered to main deck; length oa 113 ft 9 in.; breadth 27 ft 6 in.; propelled by 4-blade wheel driven by direct reversing marine Diesel engine of 550 bhp having mechanical injection and 300 rpm.


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    Title :

    Diesel towboat designed for Chicago river


    Additional title:

    Motorship


    Published in:

    Motorship ; 18 , n 7


    Publication date :

    1933


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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