Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), June 1930, p. 2

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Under Construction at— Newport News The Largest and Highest Powered American~Built Liners HE insistent demand for increased speed in transpor- tation is by no means confined to rail, highway and air travel. All the leading maritime nations are busily engaged on new ship designs to gratify the public’s desire for faster ) ocean service. American steamship companies are wide awake to the present day requirements. Two of the largest and highest powered liners so far built in the United States are now under construction at Newport News. In placing this contract the Dollar Steamship Lines, Ltd., Inc. gave careful consideration to the yard facilities— scientific organization and the character of the ships built at Newport News as well as the excellent design of the vessels proposed for their requirements. “SHIPS OF CHARACTER” Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Newport News, Va. 233 Broadway, New York City Vol. 60; No: 6, June, 1930, issue of MARINE REVIEW, published month e, Cleveland, Ohio, under the act of March 8, 1879. 1 : offic Beh canines : aiy at Cleveland, Ohio. Entered as second class matter at the are c Subscription price $3.60 a year in U. §.: Canada, $4.00; Great Britain, £1; single copies,

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