"Maruthappuravi" built by Aldous Successors for Ceylon government, fitted with cone propulsion and outrigger rudders; length oa 75 ft; beam 18 ft; depth 4 ft 9 in.; speed 6 1/2 mph; propelled by twin Thornycroft RTR/6 Diesel engines, each equipped with SLM oil operated reverse gear capable of transmitting full power in either direction; engines develop 55 bhp at 2100 rpm.


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    Title :

    Ferry of unusual type


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Rec


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1951


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Unusual ferry from Pembrokeshire shipyard

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1962


    Unusual ferry from Pembrokeshire shipyard

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1962