Built by Chantiers et Ateliers de Provence for Compagnie Generale Transatlantique; length oa 370 ft, molded breadth 52 ft; hold capacity 210,000 cu ft; weight of bananas carried with full cargo is 1250 tons; on 6-hr trial Provence-Doxford engine developed 6000 bhp at 138 rpm.
Fruit carrier "Fort Royal"
Brit Motor Ship
British Motor Ship ; n 437
1956
Article (Journal)
English
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