NORTHWIND: FIRST BULK CARRIER VERSION OF SANTA FE TYPE

The first bulk carrier version of the Santa Fe class of vessel can carry containers above and below deck, having a capacity for 268 (20 ft ISO) units. The hatch covers have been designed to accept two tiers of containers. An Euskalduna-MAN engine having an output of 9800 bhp at 140 rpm gave this vessel a trial speed at maximum draught, of 16.10 knots. Northwind is also fully fitted for navigation in the St. Lawrence Seaway. Principal particulars are given, with details of the general arrangement, loading scale, cargo facilities, machinery, and steam generator.

• Availability:
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• Corporate Authors:

  Benn Brothers Marine Publications Limited

  Lyon Tower, 125 High Street, Colliers Wood
  London SW19 2JN,   England 
• Publication Date: 1970-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 533-6
• Serial:
  • Shipping World & Shipbuilder
  • Volume: 163
  • Issue Number: 3844
  • Publisher: Seven Kings Publications, Limited
  • ISSN: 0037-3931
  • Serial URL: http://www.shippingworld.org/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bulk carriers; Containerships; Design; Dry bulk carriers
• Old TRIS Terms: Ship descriptions (Dry bulkers)
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00015353
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 13 1973 12:00AM