Built by J.Bolson and Son for Bournemouth/Swanage Motor Road and Ferry Co service across entrance to Poole Harbour; length over prows 157 ft 6 in., of pontoon 95 ft, breadth molded 42 ft 6 in., depth molded 7 ft 6 in., width of carriageway 28 ft; carrying capacity 300 passengers, 28-32 cars, 20-25 motorcycles; three 6-cyl Ruston engines are each rated 120 bhp at 1000 rpm; power from main motor is transmitted to chain gypsies through double reduction helical gearbox.


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    Title :

    Diesel-electric chain ferry


    Additional title:

    Shipbldr Mar Engine-Bldr


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1959


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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