There are approximately 700 tugs in New York Harbor and adjacent waters, of which 20% are now Diesel powered; this group is composed of comparatively new boats, or old boats rebuilt and repowered; discussion confined to direct drive Diesel tug of average size; modifications of machinery arrangement described will be found on tugs fitted with reduction gear drive or electric drive.


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    Title :

    Machinery for Diesel tugboats


    Additional title:

    Motorship


    Published in:

    Motorship ; 24 , n 6


    Publication date :

    1939


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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