40 Pregel-Riisskov - Handels- og Søfartsmuseet
40 Pregel-Riisskov - Handels- og Søfartsmuseet
40 Pregel-Riisskov - Handels- og Søfartsmuseet
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Rasmus Tholstrup. OTS J.<br />
HANDELS- OG SØFARTSMUSEET, j III<br />
PÅ KROMSORG ' I<br />
The Shipbuilder and Marine Engine-Builder, Decbr 1953<br />
Built by Marstrands Mek. Verkstad, of Harstrand, •<br />
Sweden, for A/S Kosangas, Copenhagen, the singlescrew<br />
motorship "Rasmus Tholstrup", which is arranged<br />
for the earriage of butane and propane gas, is a<br />
most interesting vessel and will undoubtedly attrået '<br />
the attention of naval architects throughout the<br />
worldo<br />
The design of the ship was based on a preliminary i<br />
drawing prepared by Mr. Martin Nielsen, naval archi-•<br />
teet of Copenhagen. \<br />
The construction of the "Rasmus Tholstrup" is in<br />
accordance with the requirements of the Bureau Yeri-;<br />
tas, for the highest classification of that society. •<br />
The principal dimensions and other leading characteristics<br />
of the vessel are given in the accompanying<br />
Table.<br />
The design has resulted in a vessel of pleasing<br />
modem appearance. The hull form terminates at a<br />
well-raked stem forward and a cruiser stern aft.<br />
The striking feature of the ezternal appearance is, '•<br />
of eourse, the arrangement of the gas-carrying tanks,<br />
which extend over the midship length of the vessel.<br />
These tanks, twelve in number, are housed in beddings<br />
at the tank-top level, and are capable of carrying<br />
320 tons of liquified gas. It may be mentioned<br />
that the containers were tested to a pressure<br />
of 28 atmos.<br />
For handling the cargo, there are two electrically-driven<br />
compressors and two pumps.<br />
Comfortable aceomodation is arranged towards the<br />
after end of the vessel, and there is a spacious,<br />
well-eguipped falley.<br />
Aluminium alloy has ~been chosen for the bridge<br />
erection, as well as for the after mast and lifeboats.<br />
The deck equipment includes a windlass, winch<br />
and capstan, all of whieh are hydraulically operated.<br />
The navigating departement is provided with a<br />
wide range of the most up-to-date equipment, inclu- ;<br />
ding wireless telephony, wireless direction-finder, !<br />
radar apparatus, gyro compass, echo sounding gear,<br />
and a clear-view screen.<br />
The vessel is propelled by an M. A. K. singleacting,<br />
four stroke cycle, eight cylinder Dieselengine,<br />
capable of developing 520 BHP. at 375 r.p.m.;<br />
The engine is directly coupled to the propellershaft<br />
Two 38-kW. Diesel-driven generators are installed,<br />
while there are also two generators, one of<br />
18-kW. and the other of 3-kW.<br />
The principal dimensions and other leading characteristics<br />
of the motorship "Rasmus Tholstrup":