April, 1919 THE MARINE REVIEW 5 d SS A Monthly Publication Devoted to Shipbuilding, Marine Engineering and the Business of Transportation by Water. Published by The Penton Publishing Co., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. A. IN THIS ISSUE PAGE PacE : Federal Indecision Checks Private “Concrete Ships Cheaper Than Steel” 190 Capital G5.9 5 fe eee cossterees 109 Builder’ of’. Concreter’ Parra- Closes World Charter: Market 3..." 502% ieee Fd be VieGd coun eon. Uae eee et U. S. Yards Can Meet All Competitors 173 Wooden Ferris Boat Lost at Sea..., 193 Successful Engineering Feat Opens An Analysis of Operating Economies 195 Broad Field for Lake Yards..... 174 Latest Marine News in Pictures..... 196 Standardization of Marine Engines... 179 Agree on Vessel Operating Plan...... 198 Tug Built for Transatlantic Service.. 183 American Shipping Makes Big Gains.. 199 Engine Reverse Gear Eliminated.... 186 Marine News in a Personal Way .... 200 3 Forced Lubrication for Marine Tur- The Highway. to: Alaska. 03 00%4. <5: A0e PMIeS eo sa CUE oe ee se IBF Activities cin sthe Marine Bield.: ; coe Effect of Air Tools on Workmen.... 188 Equipment Used Afloat and Ashore.. 211 BRANCH OFFICES CHICAGO - - - 1147 Peoples Gas Bldg. PITTSBURGH - - - 2148-49 Oliver Bldg. CINCINNATI - - - 128 Opera Place PHILADELPHIA - - 1316 Land Title Bldg. NEW YORK - - - - 220 Broadway WASHINGTON - - 40 Metzerott Bldg. BIRMINGHAM, ENG. - Prince’s Chambers : Subscription $2.00 per year postpaid, all over the world. Single copies 20 cents. Back numbers over three months, 50 cents. The Cleveland News Co. will supply the trade with THE MARINE REVIEW through the regu- lar channels of the American News Co. European Agents, The International News Co., Breams building, Chancery Lane, London, E. C., England. Entered at the Post Office at Cleveland, Ohio, as Second Class Matter. (Copyright 1919 by the Penton Publishing Co.) Please mention THe Martine Review when writing to Advertisers LEER AL mee PO tS eee ge