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)
New ship for Mersey Paper Co.
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 82 , n 3
1953
Article (Journal)
English
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