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.


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    Title :

    Coyle line towboats modified for open water towing


    Additional title:

    Motorship


    Published in:

    Motorship ; 36 , n 6


    Publication date :

    1951


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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