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Propeller Club to Hold National Convention The eighth annual convention of the Propeller club of the United States will be held in Savannah, Ga., on Nov. 1 and 2. Under the enthusiastic and energetic leadership of Arthur M. Tode, national president, every effort is being made to make this a real To promote, further and support an American merchant marine. To aid in every way possible worthy and justifiable river, inland water- ways, and harbor improvements. To promote closer co-operation and friendly contact among men engaged in the marine industry. To present developments in marine engineering and naval architecture and by so doing emphasize the nsces- sity of keeping abreast of scientifi« New Service Inaugurated by United States Lines The United States lines, as a part of its expansion program under the American flag, inaugurated on July 21 a new fortnightly passenger and cargo service between New York and the British Isles with the sailing of the AMERICAN SHIPPER. This new service will be maintained by the one-class maritime convention. The major problem to come before the convention is to arouse widespread public opinion to a realization of the importance to the nation of an ade- quate merchant marine and to ob- tain for it the whole-hearted support of Americans everywhere. The purpose of the meeting will be: steamers, AMERICAN SHIPPER and AMERICAN IMPORTER. Ports of call for passengers will be Cobh and Liverpool, with an additional call at Manchester for freight. The vessels are scheduled to arrive at Cobh on the eighth day and at Liverpool early on the following morning. developments in order to build up a truly efficient modern American mer- chant marine. Committees have already been ap- pointed to study and prepare a pro- gram for the national convention. Among these committees are one on foreign affairs, and transportation. anitowoc T LEFT — Launch- “£1 ing the Pandora. First -of three Coast Guard vessels all launched within one hour on June 30 ELOW —The_ spon- sors and the govern- or of Wisconsin. Left to right—Miss Ann Louise Duffy (Electra); Mrs. Ralph C. Risch (Dione) ; Governor Schmedeman ; and Miss Margaret Hlughes (Pandora) Launch Three Patrol Boats at N UNUSUAL event took place at the Mani towoce Shipbuilding Corp., Manitowoc, Wis., on June 30, when the three coast guard patrol boats, PANDORA, ELECTRA and DIONE, were launched within one hour. The first launching took place at 11 a.m., the second at 11:30 a.m., and the third at 12, noon. The vessels were launched broadside in the customary Great Lakes manner. These vessels are 165 feet in length overall, and have a molded beam of 25 feet, 3 inches; maximum draft, 8 feet, 6 inches; speed, about 16 knots twin screws, direct connected to Win- ton diesel engines of 650 horsepower, each. Ves: sels to be completed about October and to be delivered at the yard. Contract price for all three is $728,400. These vessels are being constructed under the supervision of Commander W. M. Troll. Some 10,000 to 12,000 people witnessed the launching. Coast Guard patrol boats Dione, Electra and Pandora just prior to launching at Manitowoc, Wis. MARINE REview—August, 1934 oF