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Leading Off But ... is she Blackout Proof? That famous maker of iced teas and other fruity drinks, Snapple, has again supplied us with another little-known marine-related fact, which may lead many to believe if the employees of this soft drink company might possi- bly be retired captains? From the Snapple "Real Fact" bottle cap series: "The first lighthouse to use electricity was the statue of liberty in 1886." (Photo Credit: PA2 Tom Sperduto, USCG) Maritime Meanings SOS The internationally agreed distress call made by a ship requiring assistance; it was adopted in 1908. These three letters were chosen because in Morse Code they were easy to read and transmit - three dots, three dashes, three dots. Contrary to popular belief, these letters do not stand for "save our souls" or save our ship." The expression now means any call for help. Source: An Ocean of Words: A Dictionary of Nautical Words and Phrases, by Peter D. Jeans; Birch Lane Press , 1998. It was the height of WWII, the heyday of American shipbuilding and the maritime industry was crank- ing out ships at break-neck speed. Shown here is a photo that appeared on the front page of the January 7, 1943 issue of this publication, which was then published weekly and known as Maritime Activity Reports. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (pictured), accepts on behalf of the workers of California Shipbuilding Corporation in Wilmington, Calif., a six-ft. scale model of the Liberty Ship John Bidwell. The vessel was the 109th Liberty Ship to be delivered into active service by the California yard. Standing behind FDR, (I to R): Rear Admiral Howard L. Vickery, vice chairman of MarAd; Jack Adams, California Shipbuilding Corp.; Graham Spickard, Calship Washington Representative; and John A. McCone, Executive V.P. of Calship. Cartoon 'WHATHtNftPCP, A OOOP PAPDI/H6- Contact Duramax Marine - your leader in total marine solutions - for all your heat exchange needs. DURAMAX MARINE 17990 GREAT LAKES PARKWAY • HIRAM, OHIO 44234 USA • PHONE 440.834.5400 • FAX 440.834.4950 www.DuramaxMarine.com Circle 217 on Reader Service Card Coaling Systems DuraCooler® • Streamlined head for improved internal/external flow • Lower pressure drop across keel cooler • Compact footprint with increased cooling surface area Duramax® Box Cooler • Alternative to plate and shell & tube heat exchangers • Protected within the ship's hull against damage • Leakage can be stopped without dry docking Shaft Seal Systems Johnson® Demountable Keel Cooler • No through hull fittings • Individual replaceable parts • Cool multiple circuits with one cooler For over 30 years, Duramax Marine4 has developed engineered cooling solutions to meet the demands of today's vesseliTDiverse operating conditions, engines and equipment challenge uis to test the waters and find ' • •* * A new ways to solve tomorrow's cooling needs. % • ' •,%*' ' Through decades of research arid extensive testing, •: „ V • Duramax Marine® understands the differences that £ will help you select the right cooling solution for your application. Innovation. Experience. Results. All from one source - Duramax Marine. Now that's cool. Duramax Marine® Heat Exchange Solutions, Fendering Systems September, 2003 5
