It is shown that seagoing freighters of 400 and 440 ft in length with speed range of 14 to 18 knots can economically transport general mixed cargo between Europe and Lake Erie via St. Lawrence Waterway during 7 mo ice free season; operation between Europe and Atlantic Coast port, with land transport of cargo to mid-west, is suggested for remainder of year; cost aspects with and without subsidies. (See also Soc Naval Architects and Mar Engrs -- Paper for meeting May 3-4 1956 11 p)
Economics of future european-great lakes freighter service
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 88 , n 4
1956
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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