Steel ferries were built by J.I. Thornycroft and Co at their Singapore boatyard for Public Works Dept, Sarawak; main dimensions are 122 ft (over ramps) oa, 80 ft (ex-ramps), 28 ft beam and 4 ft draft; hull is of all welded construction with ramps forward and aft, machinery amidships, accomodation to port and starboard, with raised gantry steering position amidships; main machinery consists of 4 Thornycroft diesel engines developing 85 bhp at 1600 rpm each.
Thornycroft double-ended ferries for Sarawak
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 101 , n 17
1963
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