Forum: History
12-02-2006, 04:46 PM
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Carnival Lights
The sections you mention are probably aft of the stack where soot accumulates. I am sure the man in charge of the carnival lights would love to see a change.:rolleye2:
I do take some point in...
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Forum: History
10-12-2006, 06:57 PM
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Sophie C.
Still in operation. Celebrating over 60yrs!!! Delivers the mail June 15th thru the second Saturday in Sept. Great Fun, getting to interact with the islanders. Especially 3 mile ;)
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Forum: History
09-29-2006, 05:30 PM
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Forum: History
09-29-2006, 11:37 AM
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Bore and Stroke
The model engines that are in the mount are 12X15 Bore-Stroke
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Forum: History
09-29-2006, 09:52 AM
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I will not reveal my sources.......
But in a nutshell.
The engines are inline 8 cyl Enterprise Diesels 615hp each
Direct Reversing, Direct Drive, No transmissions, therefore no powerloss in transmission.
The props are 60 inch in...
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Forum: History
09-10-2006, 06:58 PM
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I believe it was changed
in 1946 to M/V Mount Washington, as SS was no longer appropriate with the installation of the diesel engines. What some people don't realize is that those same engines still power her today!
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