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Jane's Publishing Offers Facsimile Edition Of First World's Fighting Ships Jane's Publishing, Inc. has an- nounced the publication of a special limited facsimile edition of Fred T. Jane's first reference book, the 1898 edition of All the World's Fighting Ships. The facsimile is as close to the original as the use of available modern materials permit. Born in England in 1865, Mr. Jane was only 33 when he com- pleted his work on the first edition. He was a capable artist, a prolific writer, and worked unceasingly to encourage interest and understand- ing of maritime affairs. He not only compiled this work virtually single-handedly, but he also drew many of the illustrations and developed a unique classifica- tion method for ships' guns and armor, making comparison between different classes possible for the first time. In the original edition, the preface, explanation of the in- dex, and notes to illustrations ap- pear in French, German, and Italian as well as English. "Jane's All the World's Fighting Ships 1898—Facsimile Edition," 218 pages 7'A by 12 inches, illus- trated, $75. Jane's Publishing, Inc., 115 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003. $11.9-Million Contract To Rockwell For Submarine Gyros Rockwell International Corpora- tion, Autonetics Marine Systems Division, Anaheim, Calif., is being awarded an $11,955,000 modifica- tion to a previously awarded fixed- price-incentive contract for Electri- cally Suspended Gyro Navigators (ESGN) for various submarines. Work will be performed in Anaheim (90 percent), and El Paso, Texas (10 percent), and is expected to be com- pleted November 30, 1987. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-85-C-4366). Baldt Offers Military Shipbuilding Brochure Baldt Inc., Chester, Pa., has re- cently published a new four-color brochure on military shipbuilding. This brochure highlights Baldt products that have been manufac- tured to U.S. Navy specifications for more than 80 years. Entitled, "Baldt—Proud to be on Board," this brochure includes com- prehensive application information, product features and benefits, and product illustrations. Baldt products that have been supplied to the U.S. Navy include: Stockless, Stato, Lightweight, and Balanced Fluke anchors; Hot Shot 500 wire rope socketer; carpenter stoppers; bridle assemblies; pelican hook chain stoppers; stud link welded chain; ball guide assemblies, and accessory hardware. A map highlighting Baldt's worldwide net- work of distributors is also in- cluded. Baldt Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures and internationally markets a complete line of mooring system components for marine and offshore industry. With offices throughout the world, the firm pro- vides extensive custom design and engineering services. For your free copy of this full- color brochure from Baldt, Circle 81 on Reader Service Card Circle 242 on Reader Service Card FROM DEEP DRAFT TO OFF-SHORE TO INLAND WATERS, ENGINEROOM TRAINING POINTS ONE DIRECTION: TO THE MTRC. business and yours. On simulators that are the first choice of the inter- national maritime community. The following courses have been specifically designed to assist ma- The MTRC's medium-speed diesel plant, steam plant and electrical and cargo/ballast simulators are the most sophisticated in the world. Through the utilization of the newly-developed Computer- Aided Marine Engineering Training System (CAMETS), you can further your skills and knowledge at an ac- celerated rate. Here you receive personalized 2 or 3 day courses - or more indepth instruction ' depending on individual needs. A Under the direction of pro- fessionals who know their f rine engineers in maximizing plant operation and efficiency: • Diesel energy management • Casualty control and emer- gency procedures • Effective monitoring of un- attended machinery spaces • Diesel plant operation for steam engineers • Operation of automatic load- sharing electrical generator systems For training details and a course schedule, please contact our Oper- ations Manager at (419) 255-3945. MARITIME TRAINING AND RESEARCH CENTER, One Maritime Plaza, Ibledo, OH 43604 80 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
