Design developed by Lips Propeller Works, Drunen, Netherlands, based on its "Unistrength" construction, claimed to solve fatigue failure problem experienced in operation of these ships; combining more satisfactory output of engine and higher efficiency of propeller, speed of Liberty ship is increased, while oil consumption is less; manufacturing methods. See also brief report on tank tests of new propellers in Shipbldg and Shipg Rec v 77 n 25 June 21 1951 p 772.


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    Title :

    Lips propeller for Liberty ships


    Additional title:

    Mar Eng Shipg Rev



    Publication date :

    1951


    Size :

    3 pages


    Remarks:

    Illustrations


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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