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.
Lips propeller for Liberty ships
Mar Eng Shipg Rev
Marine Engineering and Shipping Review ; 56 , n 6
1951
3 pages
Illustrations
Article (Journal)
English
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