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Strength and Durability Illustrated A 2000 ton drydock section was towed from New York to the Todd Shipyards Corporation’s New Orleans Dock—a distance of 1800 miles. During the journey, heavy weather was encountered, making the tow more difficult. The Columbian Towing line gave perfect service and although or ae and tow were a little behind schedule, the tow was brought in safely. Columbian Tow-Ro was built for this and any other types of towing. It may also be used as a spring line. Its qualifications are:— Tow-Ro is a new, patented construction. It possesses super-strength and durability. It is guaranteed. It is waterproofed. It is flexible without distortion and remains flexible, wet or dry. It may be easily spliced. It is readily identified by its red, white, blue, white and red surface markers. For your toughest job, try Columbian Tow-Ro Pure Manila. COLUMBIAN ROPE COMPANY Auburn, N. Y., “The Cordage City” Branches:— New York Chicago Boston New Orleans Philadelphia MARINE REview—April, 1931 97