Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Detroit Marine Historian, v. 17, n. 1 (September 1963), p. 1

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Che Artroit Marine Historian Journal of MARINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY of Detroit Volume 17, No. 1 September, 1963 IMPERIAL VERDUN & IMPERIAL LACHINE Twin, diesel-propelled bunkering barges, built for Imperial Oil, Ltd., by Port Weller Dry Dock, Ltd., St. Catharines,Ont., as their Construction began July 16, 1962 Barges christened May 25, 1963 Deadweight 1,200 tons Capacity (each) 9,300 bbls. These uniquely- designed, self-propelled bar- _ ges will provide bunkering service, primarily in wo Montreal Harbor, replacing the tanker IMPERIAL HULLS 82 and 33, to dimensions of 175’ (OA) X 36’ X 14’. Speed 8 knots Propulsion Twin GM diesels of 375- bhp, coupled to two Schottel out- board propeller units. Cro WELLAND. Propulsion is similar in principle to that used on small outboard pleasure craft. W. J. L.

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