New Royal Canadian Navy Ice-breaker

• Published in: ARCTIC
• Main Author: North America, Arctic Institute of
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1949
• Subjects: Boats; Design and construction; Diesel fuels; Engines; Equipment and supplies; Helicopters; Icebreakers; Insulating materials; Military operations; Ship propulsion systems; Ship steering systems; Size; Temperature; Canadian Arctic; Arctic; Breaker
• Online Access: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/67024

The R.C.N. ice-breaker which is being built at Marine Industries, Sorel, Quebec, will in many respects be similar to the United States Coast Guard Eastwind Class. The R.C.N. ship will include, however, some modifications which have been suggested by experience with the U.S. ships and by observations...