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NEW ELLIS DERRICK BARGE TO CARRY WORLD’S LARGEST FLOATING DERRICK Built at Newport News For Merritt-Chapman & Scott Corporation Here’s the new derrick barge for Merritt-Chapman & Scott Corpora- tion, under construction at the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company, Newport News, Virginia. This barge, built to carry the largest floating derrick in the world, is designed on the Ellis Channel System, measures 154 ft. long, 50 ft. beam and 13 ft. deep. Ellis Hulls are deservedly popular with leading marine owners. They are strong and sea-worthy and meet demands for varied service at home and abroad. Their splendid record for low maintenance will interest all progressive owners. Write for further information. ELLIs CHANNEL SYSTEM OF STEEL HULL CONSTRUCTION PATENTED EDGAR AMES, Sole Licensee 30 CHURCH STREET, NEW YORK MARINE REVIEW—October, 1927 71