Three sister vessels of unusual design contracted by Arnold V. Walker Shipyard for Coyle Lines of New Orleans for shallow draft, inland water towing service and towing on open water; oa length 111 1/2 ft; extreme breadth 31 ft; depth molded 10 1/2 ft; main engines are Model 812-CP, Elliott-Buchi turbocharged units of 11-in. bore and 12-in. stroke, 4-cycle, 8-cyl, with max rating of 1000 hp at 720 rpm.
Coyle line towboats modified for open water towing
Motorship
Motorship ; 36 , n 6
1951
Article (Journal)
English
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