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MARINE REVIEKW. ee Device for Storing Coal. A novel device for storing coal is illustrated in the accompanying engraving. Some manufactnrers and managers of power plants are very firmly of the opinion that on account of the danger of strikes in coal producing districts, delays in transportation incident to strikes, etc., no establishment requiring large quantities of fuel should be without a liberal supply of the same to provide against such contingencies. Very often difficulty is found in providing a proper bin or pocket for storing coal, especially where ground or floor space is limited. The pocket illus- trated herewith was designed by the Berlin Iron Bridge Co. of East Berlin, Conn., for the Steinway Electric Railroad Co., Astoria. Especial attention is directed to the cylindrical form of construction. This C) (ia | ml i As en i 4 SS eis wh = a LLL ee ee ee pocket is 28 feet in diameter and 54 feet high, and has capacity for 1,000 tons of coal. The coal is unloaded from cars or carts, at the side of the pocket in the ordinary way, and hoisted by means of a bucket to the top of the pocket, an ordinary hoisting engine being used for this purpose. Of course, more expensive mechanical appliances might be introduced for doing this work, such as an endless chain or some other apparatus of a similar nature, but the method shown in the engraving is thought to meet requirements. There is an opening in the side of the pocket near the base, for removing the coal in the ordinary way, so that it can be carried into the boiler room by means of an endless chain, with buckets, or by hand, or by carts, or in whatever other manner desired. The advantage of this pocket does not lie in its presenting any additional facilities for handling the coal, but more in its being an economical method of storing coal. It admits of great capacity in proportion to the floor surface. The patents on this construction are owned and controlled by the Berlin company. Comments on the Dunn Stockless Anchor. Until a device of any kind is generally adopted there are always numerous questions arising regarding it, Although in use on the two largest and other lake steamers, this is true of the Dunn stockless an- chor. The opinion of Capt. Mallory of the Minnesota Steamship Co., as to the grappling and holding qualities of this anchor, is therefore valu- able. He writes as follows: Office of PickANDS, MATHER & Co. CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 22, 1896. Editor MARINE REVIEW, Dear Sir:--Replying to yours of the 6th, I used the Dunn anchor three or four times last falland found it a good holding anchor and one that took hold quickly. I never had any trouble with its fouling, and have never had any experience with any other make of stockless anchor. Yours respectfully, G. B. MALLory. Capt. Mallory's experience with this anchor was in the steel steamer Victory, the largest vessel on the lakes last year. In an interview with him, he said that this anchor required no larger hawse-pipe than other stockless anchors, as the shackle could be changed to an elongated shape instead of a circular shackle. The following is from the commander of the U. S. S. Baltimore: AMERICAN STEEL CASTINGS Co., Thurlow, Pa,:--I was executive offi- cer of the U.S. S. Baltimore from the time she first went into commission Jan. 7, 1890, until March 22, 1892. The vessel was supplied with two bower anchors of the Dunn type, and two sheet anchors of the old- fashioned kind with iron stocks. During the time I was on board, the Dunn anchors alone were used for anchoring the vessel, as it was never thought necessary to let go a sheet anchor. After the first two or three months there was never any uneasiness about the anchor not holding; we knew it would hold, The vessel anchored in all depths of water, from 23 feet at Montevideo to 40 fathoms at Valparaiso. To the best of BY knowledge both flukes never failed to take the ground. During the whole time the anchor never dragged but once, and that was while anchored at Lisbon, Portugal, in 18 or 20 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain, with six to ten coal lighters alongside. and a tidal current of from 3 to 5knots. At that time the anchor dragged slowly, but so slowly that it was certain that both flukes were deep in the mud. At Valparaiso two or three times, during moderate' northers, while anchored in 40 fathoms of water with 100 fathoms of chain, the vessel rode to one anchor without dragging, while other vessels had two anchors down and many of them dragged. The Dunn anchor never fouled, so that when getting under way it was not necessary for the offi- cer of the forecastle to report, "Clear anchor, sir." It is for security, strength, holding power, security from fouling, ease in handling, stow- age and in general good qualities, by far the best anchor I ever saw, and were I ordered to command a vessel I should apply for anchors of the Dunn type. Respectfully, U. SEBREE, Lieut. Comdr., U. S. Navy, Late Executive Officer of U. S.S. Baltimore. _ Further particulsrs may be obtained from the American Steel Cast- ings Co., Thurlow, Pa. A Cleveland Branch. The following comes to us from the H. W. Johns Mfg. Co., New York, manufacturers of pipe and boiler coverings, etc.: 'In order to accomo- date our customers in Ohio, we have opened an office at No. 32 S, Water street, Cleveland, where we are represented by G. R. Herrick and Mr. J. C. Jenkins, who will give prompt and personal attention to all orders sent to our Cleveland address. This arrangement will enable us to make prompt delivery of all orders, and to execute contracts for the application of our pipe and boiler coverings without delay. An assorted stock of our electrical insulating goods, also abestos non-conducting coverings, roof- ing, and fire-proof construction materials, steam packing, liquid By etc. will be carried." SUBSCRIBERS WILL AVOID DANGER OF MISTAKES BY GIVING THE OLD AS WELL AS THE NEW ADDRESS WHEN A CHANGE IS DESIRED. MARINE ART VIEWS: SIX HANDSOME Proro-CHRoMoTyPEs, OF, 5. BY- 8 AND 6 BY 9 INCHES PICTURE SIZE, AND 9 By 12 INCHES PAPER SIZE; MOST ATTRACTIVE MARINE PICTURES PUBLISHED-- NIGHT SCENE, U. S. CRUISER MINNEAPOLIS, LARGEST STEAMER ON THE LAKES, ZENITH CITY, I. W. NicHoLAS, DUPLICATE OF THE CHIHLI, Tren DETROIT-BUILT STEAMERS. GROUPED, THe NortH LAND--EVENING SCENE, Toe W. H. GrRatTwicK--HEAVY WEATHER COMING. THE SIX WILL BE SENT IN A TUBE FOR $1]; ANY ONE WILL BE SENT FOR 25 CENTS; MONEY RETURNED IF PICTURES ARE NOT SATISFACTORY. 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