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.
Doxford J-type engine powers Norwegian bulk carrier `Fernspring'
Motor Ship
Motor Ship ; 48 , n 564
1967
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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