Analysis of prospects for conversion to motor ships; over 2000 ships involved; it is pointed out that, after certain period, these vessels will be completely superfluous; results of investigation of types of Diesel machinery which could be installed in existing engine room with little modification; proposals for conversion to Diesel electric propulsion; engine room plans of Liberty ship and of Doxford engined motor ship given.


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    Title :

    Future of "Liberty" Ship


    Additional title:

    Brit Motor Ship


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1943


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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