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the slow speed shaft which in turn is directly connected through a flexible coupling to the vertical drive shaft of the capstan. The electrical con- troller is of the type used on electric street railway cars and provides for a wide range of speed by cutting in or out sections of the grid resistance shown in the illustration. The steps of the controller are quite small and by proper manipula- tion of the controller handles, the op- erator is able to revolve the capstan at a high rate of speed for taking up slack or raising the anchor, or very slowly where the vessel is being warped gradually into a dock or land- ing. Difficult Weld Made on Norwegian Tanker | DIFFICULT Ther- mit weld was car- ried out recently’ at the Perth Amboy Dry Dock. Co. Nu bon: the S. S. VAARLI, a Norwegian tanker in the asphalt trade between Venezuela and New York. The weld was made on the upper part of the stern frame which was fractured at the junction of the frame and oxter plates through the two top rivet holes. The fractured section measured 8 inches by 10 inches and was situated in such an_ inaccessible place that a great deal of skillful maneuvering was necessary to place the thermit crucible in a posi- * tion to pour the steel. Seattle's Marine Exhibit By Robert C. Hill O IMPRESS upon the public i mind the importance of the maritime industry, Seattle is to hold its first marine exhibit Aug. 8 to 13 while Aug. 12° has been officially designated as Marine day. This decision was reached after long consideration of the best way to em- phasize the value of shipping not only to this port but to the surround- ing territory. The idea was first sponsored by the Maritime association of Seattle. This organization was formed several months ago by owners, ship operators and agents and many others asso- ciated more or less directly with shipping and its various branches. Its object is to discuss and act upon matters bearing upon the shipping industry as a whole, to improve conditions and to create ship-minded- ness among the public at large. When the suggestion of Marine day was first made the Maritime association quite properly agreed to make the necessary arrangements. Marine day it was decided should be made to coincide with the North- west Merchants exposition, an annual event in Seattle. This exposition occupies a week and attracts large numbers of merchants and other vis- itors from all parts of this state, Idaho and Oregon. Local manufac- turers place their wares on exhibit and various forms of entertainment are offered the visitors. As a rule this annual event is held at the time of the visit of the Pacific fleet to Seattle so that it was considered appropriate to combine celebration of Marine day with the merchants’ event. An attempt will be made to impress upon people from the interior the extent of Pacific coast shipping and its great importance to the popula- tion of the hinterland. The exhibits MARINE REVIEW—August, 1927 of the maritime industry can be com- bined with the displays of manufac- turers and merchants. The exposi- tion will be held at Pier 40, one of the largest ocean terminals in Seattle owned by the Port of Seattle. While the marine exhibits will be opened to the public for the entire week of Aug. 8 to 13, Friday, Aug. 12 will be devoted to a marine program. Special features are being planned by the committees in charge all de- signed to demonstrate to the general public that shipping on this Coast is the leading industry and must re- ceive recognition as such. The marine exhibit, it is planned, will be one of the leading features of the exposition. More than fifty booths of the show will be occupied by maritime firms while a marine art exhibit will undoubtedly prove a feature. Rare ship pictures, ship models, cargo handling gear, dock operation, dry dock and repair facilities and everything else _ per- taining. to the industry will be ex- hibited to the public. Members of the marine industry are enthusiastic over the idea of letting the world know what it is doing to promote shipping. 41