Brief description of new Ss Markland built by William Denny and Brothers for Mersey Paper Co; length oa 391 ft; deadweight tonnage 7243 long tons; hull is partially welded and is strengthened and heavily plated forward for navigation in ice; feature of ship is twin streamlined rudders which provide extra manoeuverability for river passage and docking without tugs; power provided for by two main engines developing 1500 hp for each of two propellers. (See also Can Transportation May 1953 p 287-8)


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    Title :

    New ship for Mersey Paper Co.


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Rec


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1953


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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