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)


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    Title :

    "Birdwood" converted from coal to motor


    Additional title:

    Motor Ship


    Published in:

    Motor Ship ; 40 , n 469


    Publication date :

    1959


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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