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Snow and Ice Do Not Injure Columbian Waterproofed Rope NOW — thaw — freeze, time after time, and the life of the ordinary. old-fashioned rope is gone. To combat this demolishing action of the elements, several years ago Colum- bian designed its waterproofed rope. Many improvements have been made since its introduction and when you ex- amine a length of new Columbian Rope, you are looking at the farthest advanced rope that science and skill can produce. It is so thoroughly waterproofed by’ the Columbian method that it is sealed COLUMBIAN ROPE COMPANY 332-90. Genesee Street Auburn, “The Cordage City,” N Y. Branches :— New York Chicago COLUMBIA MARINE REvIEw—January, 1931 Boston New Orleans against the elements and the germs of decay. In summer’s torrents or win- ter’s blizzards Columbian remains flex- ible. It is also rotproof. These features alone make Columbian all that could be desired of a rope, but these features, together with the famous Guarantee, give to Columbian a rope value that is incomparable. Take Columbian on board and it will prove its extra value-giving qualities. Greater economy and longer service are built into every Columbian TJape- Marked Line. Philadelphia TAPE MARKED HANI OP