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 - (discussion) v 54 n 3 and 7 Apr p 27-30 and Aug p 97-8; Shipbldg and Shipg Rec v 59 n 6, 7 and 26 Feb 5 1942 p 164-6 and 183, Feb 12 p 195-9 and June 25 p 668 and 675)


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    Title :

    Steam tugs, past, present and future


    Additional title:

    Inst Mar Engrs -- Trans


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1942


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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