Former presidential yacht Williamsburg, which was converted in 1962 to oceanographic and biological research vessel R/V Anton Bruun, is twin screw vessel having 1100 shp direct diesel drive on each shaft; 150 shp active rudder provides for maneuverability in close quarters and on station, and for constant slow speeds (about 0.7-13.5 knots) during fishing and biological sampling programs; it was supplied by Pleuger Unterwasserpumpen GMBH; submersible electric motor is installed in rudder of normal design, propeller is fitted to motor shaft at after end about even with trailing edge of rudder.


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    Title :

    Active rudder aids ship maneuverability


    Additional title:

    Undersea Technology


    Contributors:
    Beckman, W.C. (author) / Berg, J.A. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1963


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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