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PROGRESSIVENESS The name WHITLOCK on cordage has always stood for Honesty in Manufacture, Reliability in Service—and for Pro- gressiveness. Known the world over for quality products, the Whitlock organization has developed the two outstanding improve- ments in modern rope-making, both patented— FIBORE (fibre-core), the strongest type of large. . rope construction and WATERFLEX, the most scientific method of lubrication Unquestionably, the name WHITLOCK on cordage guarantees The Utmost In Rope Value WHITLOCK CORDAGE COMPANY : See 46 South Street oot actory an arenouse. Jersey City, N. J. New York Chicago, Boston, Kansas City and Houston ELLISHULLS ARESTRONG | | THERMIT WELDING Repairs to broken stern frames, rudder frames, shafts and other heavy or medium sections can be made quickly and perma- nently Ellis System used in new 300 Ton Derrick Barge Thermit welding will not only save time but also the money involved in the Merritt, Chapman& Scott Corpora- tion is using the Ellis Channel System in the construction of a new 300 ton Derrick Barge. The Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company, Newport News, Va., is the builder. replacement of expensive parts, while the strength and durability of the member will be greater than before—a permanent repair. Send for pamphlet No. 3440. If in a hurry, wire or telephone our nearest plant. ELLIS CHANNEL SYSTEM Metal & Thermit Corporation OF STEEL HULL CONSTRUCTION ) Patented Edgar Ames, Sole Licensee 120 Broadway, New York 30 Church Street, New York Boston - Pittsburgh - Chicago - S.San Francisco - Toronto MARINE REvieEw—April, 1927 97