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, OL eugo, Tl. Til. OFFICIAL PAPER. RON PLATES. g apart of the celebrated ip has brought out an in- in regard to the iron plates ction. These plates, we learn mm the Illustrated Times of ere of extraordinary size for ‘Times: ‘of Which the whole of the ous- y is made, are three-qua’ ters the keel plate, which is verage size of these plates 2fect9 inches wide, bout 325 pouods. There 1ous plates required for _ Two of these were.27 ches wide, 1} inches thick ‘each plate; the others eet 14 inches thick, These, wth the whcle in tne consiraction of the ured by Messrs. Beal & Co., orks, Rotherham, Yorkshire, hien had to be bent consider- e made of Lowmoor iron, 30 years ago, turned out ‘still in existence, and ina re- Iron and Steel Trades Journal 'y days of plate rolling, those for ere the largest that had ever been were considered a wonderful produc- ing | 7 feet long. 3 feet 3inches wide, and ‘thick. Before these large plates were the armor plate of the period was ham- and not rolled. The comparative ease Messrs. Beale & Co. were able to stern plates for thisship, by meaus ersiag clateh, instead of pulling over sls, led to the head of that firm being sent the admiralty to uscertain wether ar- tes, about 4} inches think, could not al- d instead of hammered. From this nning."the.firm had tive honor of supplying ‘the armor plates toH. M.S. Warrior, Black Prince, Pallas, Resistance, Defence and uther vessels of tu (class. Such achievements in plate-rolling as the ‘above, would, of course, pass without notice in these days. DIXON’S GRAPHITE PIPE JOINT GREASE FOR STEAM OR GAS PIPES makes a perfect joint that can be opened with ease in three years or thirty years. Bolts, screws, e'c., Jersey City, N. J., for circulars. FOR SALE. 3 | ISHING TUG suitable for light towing, New, In service but four mouths. Engine 9 by 10, Hull 48 feet long 11 feet beam. First classin every respect. Address, I WO MARINE BOILERS 7 years old in good order for sole cheap, 934 feet shell by A feet long for $1,000 each, % down balance one yer, by the ' ee C. H. LANE, BUFFALO, N. Y. FOR SALE, ASSENGER PROPEALER GOLDEN EAGLE, , "‘Phoroughly over hauled this spring, ‘Sutton’? Engine 14X14; 100 pounds steam, runs 14 mies an : 4 ‘and aways 400 le. Owner bas no reute for her and will sell for what she is worth, JAMES E. ENGLISH Hast Saginaw. Mich. ‘OR SALE— sTHE TUG C. D, McKINNON. Her hull and ma- chin er are in first elass order; measurement, 11 tons; ngine 14x16, Carries 100 pounds of steam and is a useful boat, Apply to LOUIS LEMON, 803 Atwater st,, Detroit, Mich. R SALE— A HANDY THREE-MASTED SCHOONER, wel! sche tacieldemmatennentite tt cat ae round and equipped, will carry 500 tons of coal, or | 270 M feet of lumber. Rates, A 235. Also, a two-masted schooner; capacity, 425 tons of eoal, or 250 M feet of lamber. Rates, A 2 Both these vessels have been well kept up and are most desirable investment. Apply to PARKER & MILLEN, Detroit, Mich., or to CORD, Cleveland, 0. ANTED—A GOOD SECOND HAND MARINE ENGINE not smaller than 16x16’ nor larger om price, E. W. HASKIN, East Saginaw, Mich. FORK SALE lumber, 420 tons of coal. Had $900 worth of re- yanks last season. Fit ae Price $1,600. Men- nm this paper. ED, J. NDALL, Port Huron: sn en oy ti can Nie hate Shipyard for Sale or Rent, HE LOOMIS SHIPYARD AT ERIE PA., IS OF fered for sale or rent, including all materials tools and good witl A first class opening for a ship arpenter with moderate capital. Terms to - it pur chaser. If not dis; ofasa whole. will 41 tools’ matezials, ete.. in lots to sult.. For invem cy, terms pane ey, at Marine Reoorp office, or x ok HUB BA Exie, Pa. smeared with this grease will not rust even in the | dampest places. Write to Jos, Dixon Crucible Co #2 MARINE RE- { than 18x20. Address, with fuil particulars and bot- | ARGE COL. BRACKET—She carries 260M feet of as The Marine Record. DETROIT DRY DOCK CO., oo ‘ : alt x : ak ee AS OF AVERY DHSCRLP CONST KL CLU lee ted Steel, Iron, Composite and Wooden Ships. IRON SHIP BUILDING WORKS AT WYANDOTTE, MICH Dry Docks and Repair Yard, ft, of Orleans-st., Detroit, Mich. SAMUEL F. HODGE & CO., MANUFACTURERS OF ‘Stctionary * Portable Engines, MINING MACHINERY AND PROPELLER WHEELS, Riverside Iron Works, 314 to 326 Atwater Street, | DETROIT. MICH. — KING IRON WORKS, BUFFALO, N. Y., MANUFACTURER OF Triple Expansion Marine Engines, Three Cylinder and. Fore and Ait and Steeple Compound Marine Engines, High and Low Pressure Engines SECTIONAL PROPELLER WHEELS, PROPELLER, TUG & YACHT WHEELS | These wheels are noted Jor their extra speed and towing power | or aproportionate saving of coal. ee eo, Ab SEO TION: BOSTON & LOCKPORT BLOCK CO., | UCCESSORS TO RAGNAII. & 10UD BI OCK CO. and PENFIELD BLOCK CO. BOSTON, MASS., and LOCKPORT, N W YORK.., The Largest and Most Reliable Manufacturers in the United States of Tren BLOCKS. Their Specialties are: Self-Lubricating Metaline Blocks: Self-locking Link Snatch Blocks: Self-adjustable Five Roll Roller Bush Blocks; Loud’s Pat ent Non-chokable Diaphragm Pumps will pump Sand, Gravel, etc., without in jury to the Pump, having no plunger. Easiest Working Pump in the Market OUTFITS FOR VESSELS A SPECIALTY. We make the most durable grade of Blocks to be obtained in the market Call for our SELF ADJUSTABLE FIVE ROLL ROLLER BUSHED STAR BRAND BLOCKS AND DO AWAY WITH REPAIRs. ARTHUR & BOYLAN, | Steamboats, Tugs, etc , Coaled Day and Night. DEALERS IN LACKAWANNA ANTHRACITE COAL. Woks: Ft. West River St., Whisky Island, C. P. R’y. Slip, Government Pier | OFFICE 130 RIVER-ST.. CLEVELAND, OHIO. Chase Fog Whistle Machine This machine has been placed on the following steamboats during the past year: SPOKANE, WaLLULA, KasoTa, CHaR- LEMAGNE TOWER, JR, YAKIMa, MissoULA, SITKA, FAYETTE Brown, R. J. Hackera, Forest Ciry, Sparta, Havana, Vi- ENNA, OSCAR TOWNSEND, G1PY OF CLEVELAND HENRY CuHIS- HOLM, Supesior, E. B. Hare, M.B. Grover, J.8 Fay, R. P. » KANNEY, SMITH MOORK,CHARLES J SHEFFIELD,'IRA H,OWEN, CamsppiA, Corsica, J, H. OuruWAITE, SAMUEL MATHER, R, R, Ruopes, COLUMBIA, AURORA, OHIO, Wm. Epwarps, 8./E. SHELDON, AUSTRALASIA, RALEIGH, BULGARIA, RouMania, J. F, Eppy, HiawarTua, THos, Apams, A, P, WriGHT, Grab. 8TONE, E. P. Witeur, S00 City, E, M. Puck, KoBerr L. FREYER 4ND NORTHERN Licut, To the President and Board of Supervising Inspec- tors of Steam Vessels: Your committee to which was referred the ‘ Ghase Fog Whistle Machine” beg leaye to report: ‘That we have carefully examined the same and find that it blows at regular intervals, being worked by the engine, thereby insuring regular and continuous blasts for any length of time that may be required and would recommend it or similar device to owners of steam vessels as an addi tional safeguard to nvi to H. 8. Lusgocx, Gro. H. StarBvok, > Committee. W. D. Rogiyson, The manufacturers are the Chase Fog Whistle Machine Co., corner of Elm and Spruce streets, Cleveland, O. OLEDO. OHIO. MONTPELIER, OHIO. NEPTUNE ANCHOR WORKS DEGRAUW, AYMAR&CO, MANOFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF CORDAGE, OAKUM, WIRE ROPE CHAINS. ANCHORS, OARS, BLOCKS COTTON and FLAX DUCKS, FLAGS BUNTINGS, RUSSIA BOLT ROPE,. MARINE HARDWARE AND SHIP-CHANDLERS’ GOODS GENERALLY. Nos. 384-anp 35 Sourn Srreer, NEW YORK. — TESTED CHAINS, Bratlee & n., Rmpine Chain Wonks BEACH AND OTIS STS., Philadelphia. Ship's Cables and Marine Railway Chains. Chains for Foundry Cranes and Slings. *D. B. G.” Special Crane Chains. Steel and Iron Dredging, Slope and Miniag Chains THE ATNS GRATE. G. . BARNES, Agt. This improved Shaking Grate Especially Adapt- 2d te Burning Slack. Glob Iron Works. manufac’s,, , Office and Foundry, cerner of Elmand = Spruce-sts,, CLEVELAND, OQ. + i, B. & @ B. BURGER, Ship-builders and Contractors. MANITOWO6 DRY DOGK. Dry Dock will admit Vessels of 1100 tons drawing 12 feet. Have also a set A Boxes in connection with the Ship yard capable of lifting Vessels of large stock of SPARS CONSTANTLY ON HAND. > VESSELS DOCKED AND REPAIRED ON REASONABL MANITOWOC, WIS. DETROIT BOAT WORK SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF Clank’s Patent Metallic poe MILLS SUPERVISINGIN- SPECTORS. Life Boats * Steam and Hand Steering Wheels to Order Shons ft. of ORLEANS ST., DETRO1! MICH. THOS, DREIN & SON BUILOERS OF Sy METALLIC LIFE BOATS and LIFE RAFTS of all class? 1 Governmentand PleasureBoret of Wood. Biock Cork Life Pa servers. Sole manutacturer of C' JONATHAN Conz’s celebrated e PatentLife Raft ‘Tatnal and Railroad. Wilmington,» Del, Yawl Boats in stock 14, 16, 18,20 and 22 feet long. 16, 18, 20 and 22 feet long. a Ht, CULES ONCO., SS Ship Chandlers, and Head-quarters for Best Steel and iron Tiller Ropes. 2 ‘to 26 Market-St. near Randolph-St. CIhicago. J, E. SINS°SON & CO., CENERAL CONTRACTORS. AND BUILDERS OF SIMPSON’S PATENT IMPROVED TIMBER DRY DOCK NO. 3 BROADWAY, NEW YORK GITY. 1) eB life Rafts. > HIGHLY INDORSED © BY THE bnOARD OF i ; { | } i { : t 4 1 | i 4 3 4 oe ETRE Ten nt RIO NOSE ere Soe <n dcmaltaa Bisa an a RS IT