AUCKLAND'S TUG
Particulars of the twin-screw steam tug building by Lobnitz and Co., Ltd., Renfrew, for the Auckland Harbour Board, are given in a recent issue of the "Syren, and Shipping Illustrated." She will be of 150 tons register, with a length of 125 ft, beam of 32ft, and mean draught of 13ft. The two triple expansion engines will develop a total of: 1500 i.h.p. and give her a maximum speed of 12 knots and a static pull of 14 tons. The scantlings will be 10 per cent in excess of Lloyd's requirements, and she will be fully equipped with electric lighting, flood-lighting, and signalling apparatus. No fewer than 22 tenders were received by the Harr bour Board, ranging from the successful one of £26,366 of Messrs. Lobnitz to £41,950. A further £200 has been added. to the contract price by additional items agreed upon after recommendation by the board's engineer. Delivery of the vessel is to be made early in the New Year.
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Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 148, 25 June 1935, Page 10
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164AUCKLAND'S TUG Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 148, 25 June 1935, Page 10
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