An item referred to the publication Susa Novykh Tipoc dlya Bol’shoy Volgi, written by A.P. Strakhov, Moscow 1954 dealing with new kind of ships to serve on the Volga. The river channel would in the future be changed caused by constructing by hydroelectric power projects and corresponding attendant reservoirs. So in this manner were new types of river ships needed including barges. The 3.000 tons deadweight decked barge type was built in very large numbers and nowadays the basis type transit dry-cargo barge serving on the Volga. By increasing the freeboard as protection against wave conditions was this type suitable for reservoir conditions. The cargo hold capacity was around 3.160 (timber)-3.500 (dry bulk) cubic metres. With a transverse framing system of the hull complied the specifications not with the requirements of the Division O USSR Register. The barges were originally designed and built to be used as inland vessels. Dimensions 85,0 (between perpendiculars)-14,5 (moulded) x 3,7 (depth amidships) x 3,05 (mean loaded) metres, a deadweight of 3.000 tons and a light displacement of 327 tons/meter.
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The report was published on www.archive.org, document number CIA-RDP81-00280R000200210013-9
Source
The report was published on www.archive.org, document number CIA-RDP81-00280R000200210013-9
