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Around 1925-27, the RN commissioned a cruiser named Adventure, which like all RN ships at the time was steam turbine driven. But unlike the others, this ship also had the option of diesel-electric drive at cruising speed, which was, not unreasonably, expected to more than double the range. Two diesel generators were fitted for this purpose, supplying the power to drive the motors which could be connected to each main gearbox, evidently through some form of clutch. This was in the nature of an experiment, with substantial potential benefits for all RN ships.
Nothing came of it, however, and the electric drive equipment was removed sometime during WW2.
Information about the ship and the results of the experiment is nearly non-existent, so far as I can find. Does anyone know of anywhere I might find some? Thanks in advance.
Nothing came of it, however, and the electric drive equipment was removed sometime during WW2.
Information about the ship and the results of the experiment is nearly non-existent, so far as I can find. Does anyone know of anywhere I might find some? Thanks in advance.