In "Megara" there are two 6-cylinder Werkspoor engines with diameter of 670 mm. and stroke of 1200 mm., output being rated at 4600 b.hp., giving ship speed, when fully loaded, of 13 1/4 knots; deadweight capacity of 10,750 tons; length of 420 ft., beam of 65 ft. and depth of 33 ft.; draft when fully loaded 25 ft. 9 in.; by increased power and speed due to supercharging she is equivalent to vessel of 13,000 tons; brief description of supercharging system employed. (See also Brit. Motor Ship vol. 10, no. 111, June 1929 p. 116, 6 figs)


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    Title :

    Tanker with supercharged machinery


    Additional title:

    Petroleum Times


    Published in:

    Petroleum Times ; 22 , n 556


    Publication date :

    1929


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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