Ship-handling equipment installed at port of Le Verdon, France; fenders fitted at intervals of 30 m; each consists of hinged member swinging in vertical plane at right angles to line of quay wall about axis located at edge of quay; when vessel comes against fenders they are slowly driven inwards; thereafter, fender returns to its normal position, slowly pushing ship with it.
Mechanical quay wall fender
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 41 , n 25
1933
Article (Journal)
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