Strabon - Trial

TRIAL TRIP

LOCALLY BUILT VESSEL FOR FRENCH OWNERS

Northern Daily Mail. 1st Aug 1928
    
The steamer Strabon built by Messrs. William Gray and Co., Ltd., to the order of Messrs. Cie de Navagtion d’Orbigny, Paris, successfully ran her official sea trials yesterday.
    
The vessel is of the following dimensions: Length overall 412ft. 6in.; breadth, 53ft., depth moulded to upper deck, 27ft. 6 in., with shelter deck and forecastle, and is being built to the highest class in Lloyd’s and to the requirements of French law.                                       
    
For the quick handling of cargo, ten powerful steam winches are provided which work ten derricks. A direct-acting steam windlass forward and steam steering gear amidships are also fitted.

The vessel is completed in all respects as a first-class cargo steamer, including an efficient wireless installation and electric light throughout.

                                               THE MACHINERY

The propelling machinery, supplied by the Central Marine Engineering Works of the builders. Consists of triple-expansion engines having cylinders 26 – 43 - 71 inches diameter by 48 in. stroke, and three boilers working at a pressure of 180lbs.
     
A number of auxiliaries of the “C.M.E.W.” type, also made by the Central Marine Engineering Works, are fitted, including an evaporator, general service pump, ballast pump, combined drain and scumming tank, winch condenser, direct feed heater, harbour feed pump, pair of independent singlex feed pumps, and centrifugal pump.
    
The owners were represented on the trial by Capt. Muller.

    

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