SS Explorer Technical Details
Built and fitted by Alexander Hall and Company Ltd, Aberdeen, Yard No 747; Riveted Steel Cruiser Stern
Length Overall : 202 Feet
Length Between Perpendiculars: 183ft 6 inches
Beam 32ft 9inches
Loaded Draft forward: 10ft 11"; aft 16ft 7"
Tonnage
Gross: 862
Net : 225
Deadweight 471 Tonnes
Lightship Displacement 915tons
Engine: Built 1955 by ALexander Hall, Engine Number 462; Triple expansion, 3 cylinder, 16.5" + 28.5" +47" * 30"; 1000 indicated Horse Power
Piston Valves on HP cylinder, Slide Valves on IP & LP cylinders
HP cylinder crosshead driven Boiler Feed and two Bilge Pumps
Propeller 10'8" *11'3", 4 Bladed
Speed 12knots
Range 8000miles(approx)
Bunker Capacity - 267tons fuel oil; 34 tons diesel oil
Fresh water Storage : 113tons
