Lot Essay
The S.S. Sussex Trader was built by Sir James Laing & Sons Ltd, Sunderland and engined by the Wallsend Works of North Eastern Marine Engineering Co. (1938) Ltd of 7500 tons for carrying grain. Engine dimensions were:
HP cylinder - 23in. bore
MP cylinder - 38in. bore
LP cylinder - 65in. bore
Stroke - 45in.
Indicated HP - 2200 at 84rpm
Indicated HP (on trial) - 2650 at 89rpm
This very successful design of engine was used in the wartime Liberty Ships though with simpler cylinder heads and valve gear.
The pistons have been removed from the model in anticipation that the engine will be electrically driven, and a length of Reynolds chain is also included.
HP cylinder - 23in. bore
MP cylinder - 38in. bore
LP cylinder - 65in. bore
Stroke - 45in.
Indicated HP - 2200 at 84rpm
Indicated HP (on trial) - 2650 at 89rpm
This very successful design of engine was used in the wartime Liberty Ships though with simpler cylinder heads and valve gear.
The pistons have been removed from the model in anticipation that the engine will be electrically driven, and a length of Reynolds chain is also included.