Paper traces history of steam tugs from introduction up to present day; gradual development of tug machinery and improvements effected are outlined; partial conversion and modernization of existing tug described; author's proposals for modern mechanically fired, bridge controlled steam tug discussed; notes on tugboat propulsion and possible improvement. (See also - n 6 Feb 5 1942 p 164-6 and 183, n 7 Feb 12 p 195-9; Inst Mar Engrs -- Trans v 53 n 12 Jan 1942 p 185-92 and (discussion) v 54 n 3 and 7 Apr p 27-30 and Aug p 97-8)
Steam tugs, past, present and future
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 59 , n 26
1942
Article (Journal)
English
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Steam tugs, past, present and future
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