Built by Henry Robb, Ltd for Rodney Steamship Co, ship is of single deck type with topgallant forecastle and poop; length bp 335 ft and molded breadth 50 ft; mean summer draft when carrying 5620 tons dwc is 21 ft 9 1/2 in.; 5-cyl Sulzer propelling engine is of 2-stroke, trunk piston type, developing 2000 bhp at 155 rpm. (see also Shipbldr and Mar Engine -- Bldr v 60 n 542 Sept 1953 p 544-54, supp sheet)
Bulk cargo carrier "Longfellow."
Brit Motor Ship
British Motor Ship ; 34 , n 401
1953
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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Bulk cargo carrier "Longfellow."
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