Sleep Story 199 – Secrets of Polar Travel
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The Power of the Roosevelt
I have believed in all the power it was possible to get into the ship. The motive power of the roosevelt consisted of a single inverted compound engine capable of developing a thousand horse power and driving an 11 foot four blade propeller. Two water tube boilers and one scotch boiler supplied steam. A large bipass by means of which, by turning a valve, steam from all the boilers at full pressure could be turned directly into the big 52 inch, low pressure cylinder more than doubling the power for a short time. This idea entailed unusual weight and expense, but it served its purpose and was never regretted. I hope you've enjoyed listening to old ships venturing into
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