MS Vulcanus (1910)
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Vulcanus |
| Operator | Nederlandsch-Indische Tank Stoomboot Maatschappij |
| Builder | Nederlandsche Scheepsbouw Maatschappij |
| Yard number | 106 |
| Laid down | July 15, 1910 |
| Launched | October 29, 1910 |
| Acquired | December 20, 1910 |
| Out of service | October 1931 |
| Identification | TJHQ |
| Fate | Scrapped |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 1,179 GRT |
| Length | 195 ft 8 in (59.65 m) |
| Speed | 8 knots (15 km/h; 9 mph) |
MS Vulcanus was a motor-powered tanker constructed by the Nederlandsche Scheepsbouw Maatschappij,[1] which was the first Dutch motor ship. Because of the hazardous liquids the ship would carry, a motor engine was chosen due to concerns about sparks from a steam engine posing a fire risk.
Comparing tankers that were fitted with a steam engine against the Vulcanus, it showed that the Vulcanus only consumed an estimate of 2 tons of oil, while other tankers consumed around 11 tons of coal.
History
Sometime in 1911, the Vulcanus became beached during low tide at the Goodwin Sands. A portion of the gasoline cargo was pumped out of the ship, which then allowed the ship to be refloated.
References
- ^ "Vulacanus". www.helderline.com. Retrieved 2024-04-18.