Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), January 1931, p. 12

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Se The new White Fleet liners will be driven by turbo - electric machinery capable of developing 10,500 H.P. Speed, 171% knots. Principal dimensions: Over- all length, 447 feet, length between perpendiculars, 415 feet, Beam, moulded, 60 feet, Depth, moulded to upper deck, 34 feet-9 inches, Draft, 24 feet. a Building 3 New Liners forthe GREAT WHITE FLEET a = BETHLEHEM SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION, Ltd., Bethlehem, Pa. General Sales Offices New York District Offices in Boston, Baltimore and San Pedro 12 San Francisco Three large passenger and cargo steamers now under construction at Bethlehem’s Fore River Plant for the United Mail Steam- ship Co., will be notable additions to the Great White Fleet. These liners incorporate the latest im« provements in ship design and marine engineering, and are typical examples of the seaworthy and efficient vessels that Bethle- hem is capable of producing. Especially elaborate and luxurious accom- modations for 100 passengers are provided, as well as a cargo capacity of 240,000 cubic feet, including a bin capacity for bananas of 180,000 cubic feet, fully insulated and refrigerated. MARINE REvIEw—January, 1931

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