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The Detroit Diesel-powered Spirit Of Philadelphia is the eighth vessel in a fleet of sister ships built by Blount Marine. Detroit Diesel-Powered 'Spirit Of Philadelphia' Delivered By Blount Marine—Its 277th Vessel Blount Marine Corporation re- cently launched and delivered its 277th vessel, the M/V Spirit Of SPIRIT OF PHILADELPHIA List of Suppliers Main Engines .... . . . Detroit Diesel Reduction Gears . . Twin Disc Engine Controls . . . Mathers Auxiliary Engines . . . . . Detroit Diesel Bow Thruster .... . . . Blount Marine Steering System . . Wagner Stern Bearings . . . Cutless Propeller .... Spirit Marine Freshwater System Tait Pumps Sanitary System . . . . . Lowara Pumps Bilge Pumps Jabsco Fire Pumps . . . Gorman Rupp Anchor Windlass . . . . . . Blount Marine Radar Furuno VHF Raytheon Depth Sounder . . . .... Data Marine Monitors/Alarms . . . . National Security Compass Dirigo Philadelphia. The vessel was con- structed for Holiday Cruises II, Inc., a subsidiary of Cruise International, owned by Richard O'Leary of Norfolk, Va., and is the eighth ves- sel in a fleet of sister ships built by Blount Marine. The launching ceremony took place in Warren, R.I. The ship's sponsor was Mrs. Muriel McLin- tock, wife of Vice Adm. Gordon McLintock, who served at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in King's Point, N.Y. The 192- by 35- by 8-foot Spirit of Philadelphia will operate in Phila- delphia Harbor and on the Delaware River and is certified for 600 passen- gers on three fully enclosed, car- peted, climate-controlled decks. The vessel carries a crew of 75 who are responsible for its operation, gourmet food preparation, three custom-made bars, and world-class entertainment. For free literature giving full de- tails on the facilities and capabili- ties of Blount Marine, Circle 21 on Reader Service Card VERO Offers Electronic Pressure Gauge For Testing Diesel Injectors —Literature Available The EPG-1A electronic pressure gauge for diesel injector mainte- nance is now available for both ship- board and service shop use from VERO Corporation, Boulder, Colo. The EPG-1A features three easy- to-read LED panels for fast, accu- rate readings of opening pressure and leak-down rates and can be used in testing injectors for high, medium and slow diesel engines. Compact and lightweight, the EPG-1A is simple to install in exist- ing test stands, easily calibrated and can withstand shocks that often damage hydraulic gauges. VERO re- ported that the unit is ideal for ship- board use and enables ship's person- nel to obtain excellent results when setting injector opening pressures and matching leak-down rates, criti- cal for optimal fuel consumption and proper engine balance. For more information and free lit- erature, Circle 5 on Reader Service Card Koch-Ellis Barge & Ship Names John Thomas General Manager John Thomas John Thomas has been pro- moted to general manager of Koch- Ellis Barge & Ship Service. Mr. Thomas has worked for Koch-Ellis Marine for over 11 years. He was port captain supervising crews and vessels for Koch-Ellis Marine in the bunkering division. As general manager of Koch-Ellis Barge & Ship Service, located in Marrero, La., Mr. Thomas will su- pervise office, sales and plant facili- ty operations for the large barge and ship-cleaning/gas-freeing company. He will also serve as the company liaison with both EPA and DEQ government agencies. Cable With KAPTON And Mica Under Water. Or Under Fire. XCW - 30 - MIL - C - 24640/23
