The Archive · 1938

New H.A.L. Ship Launched

The inv. Steiermark, latest addition to the Hamburg-Amerika Line's Far Eastern fleet o) fast freighters, is seen leaving the Fried. Krupp Germaniawerft yard in Kiel last month. She is 12,000 tons deadweight capacity, has 18,700 cubic metres of cargo space and is 160 metres long. Four Krupp diesel engines each of 3,600 h.p. drive her four electric generators which provide ample power for two propeller motors which drive her twin screws and assure the speed of 16 knots.

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