Western Pacific's new train ferry Las Plumas of 2255 tons gross was built by Albina Engine and Machinery Works; power is from three 700 hp Enterprise diesels and one 225 hp Murray and Tregurtha Harbormaster; length oa 375 ft; breadth 55 ft; draft 9 ft; capacity is 26 to 28 freight cars on four tracks.
One ferry replaces two tugs
Rivers Harbors
Rivers and Harbors ; 42 , n 8
1957
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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