Re: Alco 251 Engines

["Graham Smith" <dysonsmith@hunterlink.net.au>]

It's the other way around - Manoora has been accepted by the Navy while
Kanimbla is still moored at the Snake Pit in Newcastle Harbour, not quite
finished.

Graham Smith

Bob <alco@one.net.au> wrote in message 399923E4.DF0B20DB@one.net.au">news:399923E4.DF0B20DB@one.net.au...
> As is sister ship HMAS Manoora. Both these ships were bought from the US
> navy and have spent the past 4 years being rebuilt in Newcastle. The
> Kanimbla has only just entered service a few months ago whilst the Manoora
> is sime time off yet.
> Bob
>
> Ian Larcher wrote:
>
> > Did you Alco fans know that HMAS Kanimbla is fitted with 6 Alco 251 V16
> > engines as it's main propulsion.
>