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The pair of Cooper- Bessemer 240 H. P. diesel engines which direct drive two 175 K. W. electric gen- erators in the steel barge “Energy.” Bie cess power where you want it—on river, bay or water front. A power plant which is safe, portable, economical and dependable is illustrated in the installation pictured above. This portable floating power plant is owned by The Texas Company, and supplies electricity for rotary drilling in the shallow water oil fields of Louisiana. The use of diesel-electric power has eliminated several serious handicaps in tidewater oil well drilling. Whether for work boat propulsion or power plant service, Cooper- Bessemer diesel engines have proved their ability to give complete satisfaction. A representative from one of the offices listed below will be glad to give you information. THE COOPER-BESSEMER CORPORATION GENERAL DIESEL SALES OFFICES: SUITE 301, 25 W. 3rd ST.,. NEW YORK CITY 131 State St., Boston, Mass. 305 Esperson Bldg., Houston, Texas 640 E. 61st St., Los Angeles, Calif. PLANTS: MOUNT VERNON, OHIO GROVE CITY, PENNSYLVANIA ie MARINE REVIEW—May, 1931 71