Bridge control of 13,500 bhp (normal service rating) Doxford engine is fitted in Thompson-built 49,529 ton dw ship delivered ahead of schedule to Fearnley and Eger, of Oslo; hull length oa 708 ft 6 in., breadth molded 96 ft, depth molded 56 ft 4 in., summer draft 40 ft 5 3/4 in., freeboard 16 ft 1/2 in., corresponding dw 49,529 tons, capacity (grain) 2,152,410 cu ft (bale) 2,110,450 cu ft; maximum continuous rating of 6-cyl engine is 15,000 bhp at 119 rpm.


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    Title :

    Doxford J-type engine powers Norwegian bulk carrier `Fernspring'


    Additional title:

    Motor Ship


    Published in:

    Motor Ship ; 48 , n 564


    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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