WORK BOAT

摘要

1.Designed and built by Nashville Bridge Co., a new 3,200-hp towboat, the Jayne Hougland, was delivered recently to Hougland Barge Line Inc.,following christening ceremonies at Paducah, Ky. The 150'×35'×l0'4.5" vessel has a maximum draft of 8'6". The spoon bow, generously rounded bilge and propeller tunnels and other design features incorporate the results of extensive research and model testing conducted in Wagenin-gen, Holland. 2.With ample deck space aft and stern towing bitts which fit her for handling hawser as well as push towing assignments, the new 64', twin-screw towboat Elizabeth was added recently to the fleet of Jack Neilson Inc., New Orleans, following a series of exhaustive dock and canal trials. The towboat was designed and built by American Marine Corp., also of New Orleans, for George Engine Co., Harvey, La., which in turn delivered the new tow-boat to Jack Neilson.