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(Above) Two FitzSimons Connell Dredge & Dock Company barges under construction at Manitowoc Yard. One is a derrick barge measur- ing 100' x 37' x 7'6"'". The other is a material handling barge measuring 120' x 30' x 7'. (Left) U.S. Government Barges at same yard. These barges measure 85' x 26' x 5' and have special Spud Wells construction. These barges will be used on the Fox River, Lake Michigan. Great Lakes Great Barges Great Users Many famous Great Lake firms have adopted the Ellis Channel System of Steel Hull Construction. Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company, American Shipbuilding Company, Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company, Edward E. Gillen Company, FitzSimons Connell Dredge & Dock Company, U. S. Government—are users here testifying to the increasing popularity of the Ellis System. Ellis Hulls are strong and seaworthy—economical to build and maintain, Detailed information on Ellis Channel System of Steel Hull Construction sent on request. ELLIS CHANNEL SYSTEM INCORPORATED 30 Church Street, New York Patented Edgar Ames, President Ape CLE PT STE TAS TE a aE SY a MARINE REvIEw—April, 1928 33