Improvements in and relating to Tanks for Water Ballast in Ships.

摘要

6609. Rusett, E. W. de, and Wilkinson, T. March 19. Tanks.-In vessels that carry bulk cargo, such as coal, the transverse spaces normally left vacant by the untrimmed cargo are occupied by tanks for carrying water ballast or cargo. The sides a of the tank are inclined and placed between the hatchways and beneath the deck. The bottom d may terminate against a bulkhead e, which may .extend through the tank. The frames k of the vessel are cut at the tank boundaries, and a margin bar n is fitted round the tank ends. The increased support given to the decks render pillaring of the hold unnecessary.