C-2 type cargo vessels for U S Maritime Commission built by Federal Shipbuilding Co; on trials, both vessels attained what is believed to be world's record in fuel economy; length oa 459 ft 2 1/2 in.; beam extreme 63 ft 2 in.; depth molded to shelter deck 40 ft 6 in.; fitted with General Electric cross compound impulse turbine, developing 6000 hp at 92 rpm.
Challenge and red jacket make fuel economy record
Mar Eng Shipg Rev
Marine Engineering and Shipping Review ; 44 , n 10
1939
10 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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