Africa - Egypt
Jul. 07, 1965 - Europe's Largest Catamaran Launched. Europe's largest catamaran, the 30-ton £70, 000 vessel, Tsulamaran, was launched at G. Prout's shipyard, at Canvey Island. The boat was built by Prout's for Mr. Patrick Hall, director of a large engineering company. The vessel would normally be driven by sails, but it is also fitted with two 100 h.p. Mercedes Benz diesel engines, giving a speed of about 15 knots. It is also fitted with the latest seagoing electrical equipment. Keystone Photo Shows:- The 30-ton vessel is eased down the slipway by means of Tirfor T-35 machine, which can be operated by two men on a lever. This machine has the effect of increasing a man;s strength many times
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13251593
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47024803
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4371px x 5612px
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Keystone Pictures USA
