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Tae Marine REVIEW SALE = HUILT DY AMERICAN BRIDGE CO PHENOL We have on hand at Ambridge, Pa., for immediate delivery, one steel barge of which the following is a general description : Length over all - 173' 0" Breadth (Moulded) ---- - 26' 0" Depth " - 10' 0" The barge is of the open hold type with a twelve-in. (12") deck side stringer forming a gang- way at each side. The bilge or knuckle of this barge is rounded off to a radius of 12', this con- struction being carried up rake to deck. The ends in elevation are rounded off forming rake of about 10' o" radius. At each end at foot of rake, a steel, watertight collision bulkhead is fitted, forming with the rake framing a substantial construction for towing purposes. Heavy cross beams are fitted about 30' o" apart and at tow posts. The ordinary transverse framing is spaced about 2' 0" apart and deep floors and web frames are arranged about 15" 0'" apart and at tow posts. 7 At the ends, a working deck is fitted and an ample number of towing posts are provided for the proper handling of the barge. A rubbing strake is fitted on the side and ends of this barge and two pump casings or boxes are provided. This barge is well adapted for carrying bulk cargoes such as coal, etc., but it should be noted that there is no wood. ceiling laid on floors. The carrying capacity in short tons on a fresh water basis isas follows: -- At 8' 0" draft - ' 970 tons. At @ 0' drah. = 700 For price and further particulars apply to the American Bridge Co. of New York FRICK BUILDING PITTSBURG, a PA. 37