Retractable steering device for cargo barges that increases mane

Details Retractable steering device for cargo barges that increases mane Retractable steering device for cargo barges that increases mane

1990-05-30

1992-09-29

Basinger, Sherman

Ships

Scows

114 63, 114 73, 114128, 114132, 114138, 114246, B63H 2500

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051506610

ABSTRACT:
A retractable steering device for liquid/bulk cargo carrying barges includes a rectangular barge hull having a generally flat bottom and an upper deck and generally vertical port and starboard sidewalls. A cargo hold is contained at the central portion of and within the barge hull for containing a liquid or bulk cargo. Port and starboard wing tanks are positioned respectively between the port and sidewalls of the hull and the cargo hold. A pair of longitudinally extending slots are positioned adjacent the respective port and starboard wing tanks, each defining an opening that communicates at least with the barge bottom to provide an opening to the sea under the barge bottom. A pair of respective port and/or starboard, bow or stern spaced apart steering members are adapted to move within their respective slots, and each being movable between an extended position wherein the steering member extends downwardly well below the barge bottom to increase maneuverability when the barge is being pushed, and in a retracted position wherein the steering member is protectively contained within the slot. The steering members are rotatable about a vertical axis when extended to aid in turning of the barge.

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