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INDICATOR VALVES Furnished with male Yj" NPT engine connection. Other threads on order. Adapta- tions for most diesel loco- motive engines. Kiene valves have effective gas seal both open and closed without pack- ing or glands. Operates against pressure — will never blow open. Small and rugged — in length with only 3!4" circle of space for attachments. Kiene valves give bet- ter service under the most severe conditions. Standard indicator plug and wing nut connection. SEND FOR BULLETIN V-10 KIENE DIESEL ACCESSORIES, INC. 10 352 PACIFIC AVE., FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS MINIATURE "GRIND-O-FLEX" TEST KIT CQ on any surface with ease and safety. Cutting speeds are easily controlled. Will not dig or gouge work-surface. Prove to yourself how these 1" to 3" dia. fast-cutting abrasive flap wheelsdelivera smooth polish-grind action 0 MERIT ABRASIVE PRODUCTS, INC. 201 w- Manville, Compton, California 90224 TEST KIT "CQ" contains 10 wheels in 1" to 3" dia. in various widths and grit sizes & mounting adapters. List $21.75. SIRQR Introductory Price .. 13 • Enter my order Test Kit "CQ". (Attach this coupon to , your purchase order.) Send FREE copy of 96 page Handbook. Bouchard Orders 100,000-BBL Barge From Gretna Machine Bouchard Transportation Co., New York, N.Y., has ordered a 100,000- bbl barge from Gretna Machine and Iron Works, Harvey, La. The vessel will measure 340 feet by 70 feet by 27 feet 6 inches and is scheduled for delivery late this summer. Title XI Approved For Central Gulf's Ships And Barges The Maritime Adminstration has approved in principle the application of Central Gulf Steamship Corpor- ation, New Orleans, La., for Title XI insurance to assist the financing of three LASH-type vessels and approximately 600 related barges. Corps Of Engrs. Asks Bids For Construction Of 3 Steel Oil Barges On or about May 25, 1971, the Corps of Engineers, 2nd and Chest- nut Streets, Philadelphia, Pa., will open bids for the construction of three steel oil barges. Interested bidders should refer to IFB DACW61-71-B0084. The vessels, measuring 195 feet by 35 feet by 11 feet each, are to be de- livered to the U.S. Army Engineer Service Base, St. Louis, Mo., within 180, 210 and 240 days. NSSC Sends Particulars On Patrol Escort Ships To Nine Shipyards Alabama Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Co., Defoe Shipbuilding Co., General Dynamics-Quincy Shipbuilding Divi- sion, Levingston Shipbuilding Co., Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Peterson Builders, Inc., The American Ship Building Co., Todd Shipyards-Seattle, and Willa- mette Iron & Steel Co. have been sent specifications (IFB N00024-71B- 0561) by the Naval Ship Systems Command, Washington, D.C., for the construction of patrol escort F-PF- 108-class vessels. Harvey Gamage Ship Building Steel Dragger For Dorothy M. O'Hara Dorothy M. O'Hara, Inc., Rock- land, Maine, has had a construction subsidy application approved by the Maritime Administration. This appli- cation in the amount of $229,547 will aid in the construction of a steel drag- ger. Harvey Gamage Shipbuilders, Inc. of South Bristol, Maine, have been awarded the contract for build- ing the vessel. NEWPORT SHIP YARD, INC. Est 1834 379 Thames Street, Newport, R. 1. 02840 Telephone (401) 846-6700 Write for free brochure performance The Tug BART J. TURECAM0 is equipped with two 4 blade stainless steel Coolidge propellers. The Coolidge Propeller Company, organized in 1910, has through sixty years of continuous service designed and produced quality propellers for every application. The development of special patented production equip- ment and measuring devices, designed solely for marine propellers, together with constant research in both en- gineering and materials, have made Coolidge Propellers the accepted standard worldwide. A COOLIDGE COMPANY 1608 Fairview Ave. E. Seattle, Washington 98102 Phone 206 EAst 5-5100 MARITIME REPORTER ENGINEERING NEWS 107 EAST 31st STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. 10016 MUrray Hill 9-3266, 3267, 3268, 3269 ESTABLISHED 1939 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News is published the 1 st and 1 5th of each month by Maritime Activity Reports, Inc., with executive, advertising and editorial offices at 107 East 31st Street, New York, N. Y. 10016; publishing office at 41 First Street, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Controlled Circulation postage paid at Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Member BPA Business Publications Audit of Circulation, Inc. No. 9 Volume 33 PATENTED 4 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
