Missouri Boat and Machine Co and Smith Oil Transportation Co abandon usual flat bottom design to build 143 by 34 by 11-ft river tug with V-shape steel hull from "duck breast" bow to stern; purpose is to minimize water resistance and maintain even flow of undisturbed water to propellers for increased efficiency; craft is propelled by two Model 12-567A General Motors diesels developing 900 hp at 744 rpm; 165-hp outboard drive for backing.
Stanton K. Smith, V-type -- New concept
Motorship
Motorship ; 38 , n 1
1953
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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