Vessel for service between Great Britain and Australia; length, overall, 664 ft.; gross tonnage, 19,970 tons; accommodation, first class, 500, third class, 1112; speed, 20 knots; propelled by two sets of Parsons-type turbines and single-reduction gearing, each set comprising one high-pressure, one intermediate-pressure and one low-pressure turbine, working in series and driving separate pinions engaging with main gear wheel. (Partly on Supp. plate)
Twin-screw turbine-driven orient liner "orontes "
Shipbldg. Shipg. Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 34 , n 21
1929
11 pages
29 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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