Fishing vessels "Belle of Portugal" and "Picoroto" under construction at San Diego, have length of 130 ft, beam of 28 ft and depth of 14 ft; propelled by 550-bhp, 6-cyl direct-reversing Union Diesel engine specified to give speed of 11 knots; refrigeration system described; two phases of fish preservation, reflecting latest developments, will enable showing of 420 tons, worth $42,000 at cannery pierhead.


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    Title :

    Tuna fishing industry develops unique vessel types


    Additional title:

    Mar Eng Shipg Rev


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1936


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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