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Megan O'Leary, daughter of Cruise International president Richard D. O'Leary, served as sponsor of the Spirit of Chicago and broke the customary bottle of champagne across the bow to officially launch the vessel. Blount Christens 'Spirit Of Chicago' —7th Luxury Dinner Vessel In 'Spirit' Line For Cruise International The 192-foot Spirit of Chicago was recently christened at Blount the bender builders since 169b WALLACE COAST 2151 Madison Street, Bellwood (Chicago), IL 60104 SEND US YOUR PRINTS FOR QUOTES 312-547-7733 • FAX 312-544-2044 SEE US AT IMTS-88 SHOW BOOTH 6716 Marine Construction in Warren, R.I. The luxury dinner cruise vessel is the seventh in the 'Spirit' line constructed for Cruise International of Norfolk, Va. The Spirit of Chicago underwent two weeks of final preparation prior to its departure for Chicago. The vessel sailed down the St. Lawrence Seaway and through Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron, and Michigan on its way to its debut in late April as one of Chicago's premier harbor cruise vessels. The Spirit of Chicago will carry a crew of 75, who will be responsible for vessel operation, food, three cus- tom-made bars and the "Salute to Broadway" revue entertainment feature. Dining service on three glass-enclosed, climate-controlled decks will be provided for 600 pas- sengers. Richard D. O'Leary, president of Cruise International/C.I. Travel Centers, recently announced the construction of five new dinner cruise vessels over the next two years. He estimates that the seven Spirit vessels will carry approxi- mately 1,200,000 passengers in 1988. The ships of the Spirit fleet provide the combination of a sightseeing tour, cabaret entertainment and dining in the cities of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Norfolk, Va., and Miami, Fla. The first of the five newly con- structed ships is scheduled to be ported in Los Angeles. For free literature fully detailing the shipbuilding facilities and capa- bilities of Blount, Circle 18 on Reader Service Card American Transport Wins $18-Million MSC Contract American Transport Lines, Ltd., of Teaneck, N.J., is being awarded a firm-fixed-rate, indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery contract for in- termodal and ocean transportation between the U.S. East Coast and Praia Da Vittoria, Azores, in sup- port of the Air Force Logistics Com- mand. The cost is estimated to be approximately $18,000,000 over the term of the contract. The perfor- mance period is 29 months. Over a million parts for anything that moves on T/t/T/'D^/t/'I/^T/T/'t/T/' or under the sea We know where they are and who has them. Worldwide. When you need parts, Inventory Locator Service finds parts. Fast. With your existing compatible computer hardware, or our easy-to-use terminal, you can instantly access inventories anywhere in the world. There's no quicker way to find the part you need, expedite the transaction and reduce costs. In addition, the ILS data base includes cross-reference, procurement history, technical characteristics, MIAPL'S and more...a comprehensive library of vital information on millions of parts used in the marine industry. Call for a free demonstration of the many advantages ILS has to offer you. Inventory Locator Service, Inc. 3781 Premier Cove Memphis, TN 38118 Telephone: (901) 794-4784 Fax # (901) 794-1760 Telex: 882179 (WU) Intralink Service (Europe) Ltd. Goffs Tower 48 Goffs Park Road Crawley, West Sussex RH 11 8AY Telephone: (44) 293-562011 Fax # (44) 293 562066 Telex: 878647 USE G ROTARY, ROLL AND RAM BENDERS CNC PIPE AND TUBE BENDERS CUSTOM ENGINEERED BENDING SYSTEMS HAND RAIL BENDERS STANDARD & SPECIAL TOOLING 1/2 TUBE TO 16 PIPE MADE IN U.S.A. MANUAL CONTROL TO FULL CNC 22 Circle 120 on Reader Service Card Circle 258 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News