50 YEARS AGO

Oil reserves running out – 1961 shock?

The May 1961 issue of The Motor Ship, on its comment page, questioned whether, with the growing popularity of the Diesel engine, the world’s oil reserves would be sufficient to meet demand.

The Pleuger active rudder, fitted to a fishery ship for enhanced station-keeping and steering

The May 1961 issue of The Motor Ship, on its comment page, questioned whether, with the growing popularity of the Diesel engine, the world’s oil reserves would be sufficient to meet demand.

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