Raised quarterdeck vessel suitable for carriage of bulk and general cargoes was converted for Wm. France Fenwick and Co by Austin and Pickersgill Ltd; all-electric cargo winches, windlass and capstan are fitted; new engine is 9-cyl Ruston and Hornsby unit with continuous power rating of 2040 shp at gearbox coupling when running at 435 rpm; length oa 326 ft 6 in., breadth molded 44 ft 6 in., summer draft 19 ft 10 1/2 in., speed is about 12 knots. (see also Mar Engr and Naval Architect v 82 n 996 July 1959 p 289-90, 292)
"Birdwood" converted from coal to motor
Motor Ship
Motor Ship ; 40 , n 469
1959
Article (Journal)
English
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