Vessel built by J. Samuel White and Co, Cowes, to replace steam-driven craft; length over prows 107 ft; breadth molded 38 ft 9 in.; depth 5 ft 10 1/2 in.; main propulsion motor is of series wound type, having output of 40 hp at 500 rpm in either direction and capable of starting against 2.6 times normal fuel load torque. (see also Gas and Oil Power v 31 n 372 Sept 1936 p 234-5; Mar Engr v 59 n 709 Oct 1936 p 277 and 279)
Diesel-electric chain ferry for Cowes
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 48 , n 13
1936
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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