"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.
Ferry of unusual type
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 77 , n 20
1951
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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