Glenshira, built by Scott and Sons for G. and G. Hamilton, is for Clyde and West Highland cargo service; length bp 83 ft 10 in., breadth 20 ft 4 in.; grain cargo capacity 9500 cu ft; dwc 190 tons; engine and gear unit controls are maneuverable from bridge by means of Teleflex cables; propelled by 5-cyl British Polar K45E diesel developing 270 bhp at 600 rpm. (see also Shipbldg and Shipg Rec v 81 n 19 May 7 1953 p 605)


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    Title :

    First diesel-engined "Puffer"


    Additional title:

    Mar Engr Naval Architect


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1953


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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