An item reported the launching by the J.&k. Smit’s Scheepswerven N.V., Kinderdijk, Netherlands on Saturday 18th March of the self propelling bucket dredger Petschora built for Russian account. Main dimensions 77 x 13,50 x 5,70 (hold) x 3,70 metres. Machinery consisted of 1-600hp vertical triple expansion steam engine and 2-900hp vertical expansion steam engines. Dredging depth 18 metres. Bucket capacity 1.100 litres. Dredging capacity 750 cubic metres/hour.
