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MS Vulcanus (1910)

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History
NameVulcanus
OperatorNederlandsch-Indische Tank Stoomboot Maatschappij
BuilderNederlandsche Scheepsbouw Maatschappij
Yard number106
Laid downJuly 15, 1910
LaunchedOctober 29, 1910
AcquiredDecember 20, 1910
Out of serviceOctober 1931
IdentificationTJHQ
FateScrapped
General characteristics
Tonnage1,179 GRT
Length195 ft 8 in (59.65 m)
Speed8 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.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]

History

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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.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Vulacanus". www.helderline.com. Retrieved 2024-04-18.