"f86sabre" (f86sabre)
02/25/2015 at 22:11 • Filed to: Shiplopnik, Titanic
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"f86sabre" (f86sabre)
02/25/2015 at 22:11 • Filed to: Shiplopnik, Titanic | 7
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Two four cylinder steam units accompanied by a low pressure turbine turning the center prop. Top speed of 23 kts.
Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
> f86sabre
02/25/2015 at 22:22 |
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I, for one, welcome our steam powered overlords.
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f86sabre
> Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
02/25/2015 at 22:28 |
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As you should.
ranwhenparked
> f86sabre
02/25/2015 at 22:30 |
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Fun fact - IMM/White Star specifically opted not to build the Olympic class for high speeds, in contrast to other large liners of the time, because of all the problems Cunard and HAPAG had had with their record breaking Luisitania/Mauretania and Deutschland . They opted for a more leisurely, but more comfortable (lower vibration) service speed, with additional advantages in reduced fuel consumption.
The reciprocating engines were also getting to be a bit outmoded by 1909, but IMM was known as a fairly conservative company, and still considered steam turbines too risky. They did have one low pressure turbine that just turned the center screw, but it wasn't essential and could be shut down to conserve fuel.
Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast
> f86sabre
02/26/2015 at 05:05 |
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This guy is tiny.