179 and the coal bunkers are arranged amidships, so as not to alter the trim of the vessel with varying load of coal. The dredge is propelled by a stern paddle-wheel, driven by horizontal com- pound engines of the usual type. The underbody of the hull one time. … is shaped or cut away forward and aft to facilitate propulsion, but it is designed more for stationary dredging work than for navigation. Suitable steering gear is arranged on the upper scription. deck forward, where are also placed the levers and signals for operating the vessel when dredging. The…
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