An item reported the
launching of the self loading dredger la Puissance for account of the Suez Canal
Company at the shipyard of William Simons&Company Limited, Renfrew, England.
Main dimensions 275’x 47’x 19’ (hold).
Bun capacity 2.200 tons dredged material. The capacity of the buckets was 30 cubic feet. The
dredging capacity was to be 1.800 ton each hour with a maximum working depth.
The dredger was divided into 13 watertight compartments. Five ballast holds
were available to stabilize the ship. Two steam engines allowed a speed of 9
knots.
