NEW LINER HAS NO STEERING WHEEL.—The bridge of the Port Chalmers (18,030 tons) showing the control console, which enables one man to operate both engines and steer simultaneously. There is no conventional steering wheel. The Port Chalmers is one of the fastest refrigerated liners afloat and is capable of a service speed of 21.5 knots. Her sister ship, the Port Caroline, is due for delivery in September.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31676, 11 May 1968, Page 23
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67NEW LINER HAS NO STEERING WHEEL.—The bridge of the Port Chalmers (18,030 tons) showing the control console, which enables one man to operate both engines and steer simultaneously. There is no conventional steering wheel. The Port Chalmers is one of the fastest refrigerated liners afloat and is capable of a service speed of 21.5 knots. Her sister ship, the Port Caroline, is due for delivery in September. Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31676, 11 May 1968, Page 23
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