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Monday, 11 January 2016

New floating coal depot for Royal British Navy according to the Dutch magazine Marineblad dated 1904-1905 no. 4

An item referred to the magazine Le Yacht reporting that at the form Swan, Hunert&Richardson a large floating coal depot was launched for account of the Royal British Navy. There was anew method developed in quick filling of coal bags and with electric driven transporters bunkering of ships. Cargo hold capacity 12.000 tons including 1.000 ton in coal bags. Fitted out with 12 Temperley devices.