50 YEARS AGO

Fuel savings and European unity

In 1962, fuel economy and general ship efficiency was rather less of an issue than it is today. Nonetheless, ship owners and designers wanting to save a bit of cash were looking at ways to cut fuel bills.

A new introduction in November 1962 was this high speed diesel engine from Rolls-Royce, rated 600bhp at 1,500rpm

In 1962, fuel economy and general ship efficiency was rather less of an issue than it is today. Nonetheless, ship owners and designers wanting to save a bit of cash were looking at ways to cut fuel bills.

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