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123-Foot Northern Leader From MARCO Equipped As Catcher, Freezer, Packer
The Northern Leader, the third in a new series of 123-foot combination boats constructed by Marine Construction & Design Co. (MARCO), Seattle, Wash., was delivered recently. It is reported to be one of the most versatile fishing vessels for the North Pacific yet constructed by MARCO.
Halter Delivers Second Supply Boat To Gonsoulin Enterprises
A new tug/supply vessel, the Charleston, has been delivered by Halter Marine, Inc., New Orleans, La., to Gonsoulin Enterprises of Houma, La. The new boat, second of two built recently at Halter for Gonsoulin, has overall dimensions of 185 feet in length, with a 40-foot beam and 14-foot depth.
$81 -Million Tanker American Spirit To Transport Oil From Alaskan Pipeline To Panama Canal
The American Spirit, a supertanker built by Bethlehem Steel Corporation for Gulf Oil Corporation at a base contract cost of approximately $81.4 million, was christened recently at the steel company's Sparrows Point (Md.) Yard. Mrs. Jerry McAfee,
Product Carrier Philadelphia Sun Joins Sun Transport Fleet
The petroleum product carrier M/V Philadelphia Sun (shown above) has left Sun Ship Inc., Chester, Pa., and joined its sister ship, the New York Sun, in the Sun Transport U.S.-flag tanker fleet, a considerable portion of which is assigned to transporting petroleum
New Loran Introduced B\ Trimble Navigation- Literature Available
Trimble Navigation of Mountain View, Calif., recently introduced a new Loran receiver, the model 200. The 200 offers all the features of the 100A model and some new ones at a 40 percent reduction in price. A brochure is offered describing the capabilities of the receiver.
Neville Jordan To Manage Magnavox London Operation
Neville Jordan has been named manager of Magnavox International Operations Ltd., succeeding M.J. Simmons who returns to the United States following a six-year assignment, to assume new duties with Magnavox Advanced Products and Systems Company, Torrance, Calif.