INFORMATION
G
ross Tonnage: Approximately 45,000 tonnes (up to
50,000 depending on various sources)
Length: Approximately 882 feet or 268 metres
Engines: Two four cylinder reciprocating inverted engines producing 30,000hp @ 75rpm. One
Parsons turbine (low pressure) producing 16,000hp @ 165 rpm
Boilers: 29 in total
Propellers: 3 in total. Left & Right outermost screws: 23 feet - Centre screw: 16 feet
Top Speed: Approximately 23 knots
Decks: 9 in total
Lifeboats: 16 large wooden lifeboats with a capacity of 76 people, 4 collapsibles (20 in
total)
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