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Klondike (continued from page 24) the M/V Klondike, a unique 72-foot high-speed catamaran built for Yu- kon River Cruises of Alaska. The first of its kind to be built in the U.S., the vessel, which can carry 210 Haleakala-McDermott: details on page 24 Total maneuverability is a matter of degrees...360' With Elliott White Gill thrusters, you can turn a vessel in its own length. Position it broadside. Negotiate congested docks and tight berths. Counteract strong cross-currents. Even provide main propulsion. Without extending outside the hull lines of the vessel, reliable White Gill Units provide thrust that is completely variable throughout 360°, and is not diminished by ship motion. That's total control— with minimum hull resistance and without danger of fouling or damage by underwater obstructions— even in the shallowest water in which the vessel can operate. Control systems range from a simple joystick (lever) to computerized dynamic positioning. Hundreds of these easy to install units—original equipment and retrofits—are saving time and money on tankers, tugs, oil rig service vessels, barges, research ships, salvage vessels, cable ships, ferries and other vessels throughout the world. For full information on White Gill thrusters in four basic models and a wide range of sizes, call or write for a copy of our Bulletin Q-57A. Elliott Company, P.O. Box 239, Springfield, Ohio 45501. Phone (513) 324-4191. TWX 810-452-2865. Or Elliott Turbomachinery Ltd., Zeta House, Daish Way, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, England P030 5XJ. Phone Newport, I.O.W. (0983) 521333. Telex No. 86216 ELLIOT G. White Gill. It's like taking your tugs with you. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES ELLIOTT passengers, is powered by two Caterpillar 3412 TA main engines (Niigata 2.5:1 reverse reduction gear) and can reach a cruise speed of 28 knots. The hull and superstruc- ture was specially designed by Ni- chols Brothers to allow for conven- ient landings on the banks of the Yukon where the vessel will cruise during 1985. Until then, after carry- ing passengers between Long Beach and Catalina Island during the Los Angeles Olympics, it moved to San Francisco for a season of dinner cruises. On hand to celebrate its maiden voyage was designer Philip Her- cus of International Catamarans, Australia as well as 150 passengers from the government and private sectors invited to enjoy the ride to Seattle. A rubber buffer positioned between the hull and passenger cab- in ensured a smooth, quiet ride. Deluxe appointments include two carpeted decks, upholstered seating, oversized windows for outdoor view- ing, gift shop, and full bar and gal- ley. LANDING QUEEN Walker Marine The 500-passenger Landing Queen, a 290-ton displacement sternwheel riverboat, was chris- tened recently at the Landing at Seven Coves, a country club/resort hotel on Lake Conroe, Texas. The vessel is owned by Wilburn S. Bruce, owner of the resort. The Landing Queen measures 120 feet from bow to sternwheel, has a 38-foot beam, and is 38 feet from her keel to the top of the pilothouse. The boat is said to be one of the largest to navigate any inland lake in the U.S. The all-steel vessel was con- structed by James K. Walker Ma- rine, Inc. of Moss Point, Miss. It was built in modular sections that were then tack-welded together. After approval by the American Bureau of Shipping it was disassembled and shipped overland by truck to the Landing's site on Lake Conroe, where it was reassembled and per- manently welded by Walker crafts- men. Finish carpentry and outfit- ting were done locally. The Landing Queen is distin- guished from other paddlewheelers in Texas because she has an authen- (continued on page 32) Circle 313 on Reader Service Card
