During sea trials, tanker attained maximum mean speed of 18:18 knots (contract speed 17.75 knots) and recorded fuel consumption of 0.487 lb/shp-hr; this figure is of particular interest as vessel is fitted with Kockum-Stahl/Laval turbine machinery of new type taking steam at 590 psi and 940 F and giving 24,100 shp at 105 rpm and 26,500 shp at 108.5 rpm; hull length oa 885 ft 10 in., breadth molded 112 ft 6 in., depth molded 62 ft 6 in., summer draft 47 ft 6 1/4 in., cargo capacity 3,540,480 cu ft.
"Esso lancashire" -- Third of new class
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 100 , n 22
1962
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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