Guinea Airways’ New Cargo Boat
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This new 45ft. motor boat, built at the Neutral Bay yards of Lars Halvorsen, was shipped from Sydney for Salamaua, New Guinea, by the “Nep tuna” on June 10 for Guinea Airways Limited.
The vessel will be used in the cargo trade be tween Lae and Salamaua.
She has a 14ft. beam and a draught of 4ft. 6ins.
Her carrying capacity is 18 tons, and she is fitted with a derrick capable of lifting over two tons.
The boat is fitted with a 66 horse power Kelvin Diesel Engine, giving a speed of 10 ½ m.p.h. The steering and control of the engine are carried out through the Kelvin patent steering column. The complete engine installation was carried out by Mr. George Rutherford, of Sydney.