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Author considers whether, in view of existing experience, anticipation of gas turbine as marine engine is justified; comparative advantages and disadvantages of steam and gas turbines; operating conditions; various plant arrangements presented; effect of these on efficiency, space occupied, and first cost; anticipated performance of arrangements; latest proposals and developments. (See also - discussion v 28 n 329, 330 June p 111, July p 146-8; North East Coast Instn Engrs and Shipbldrs -- Trans v 63 pt 4 Feb 1947 p 169-82, (discussion) pt 6, 7, Apr p D95-100, May/June p D111-22; Shipbldg and Shipg Rec v 69 n 6 Feb 6 1947 p 176-80; Engineering v 183 n 4752 Feb 7 1947 p 146-7; Mech World v 121 n 3138 Mar 7 1947 p 208-11; Shipbldr and Mar Engine-Bldr v 54 n 459 (Annual Int No) Apr 1947 p 286-91; Naut Gaz v 141 n 4 Apr 1947 p 36-41)