50 YEARS AGO

Automation, longevity and early ro-ros

The leading article in the May 1962 Motor Ship reminded us that, then, the USA was still lagging behind the rest of the world in adopting the Diesel engine in place of steam.

One of ‘Doric Ferry’s’ low-height Paxman main engines

The leading article in the May 1962 Motor Ship reminded us that, then, the USA was still lagging behind the rest of the world in adopting the Diesel engine in place of steam.

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