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ship follows that of its predeces- sor but features larger and more deluxe staterooms with a larger clear sundeck aft. The ship is air- conditioned and heated. Under- water exhausts, soft-mounted ma- chinery placed away from living spaces, and generous use of sound insulation insure a quiet atmos- phere. For tight maneuvering in small harbors, the ship is equipped with Blount-built 60-hp hydraulic bow and stern thrusters.

While the New Shoreham II is designed primarily for semi-pro- tected waters, it will provide many capabilities beyond the scope of larger ships. The new ship can navigate limited water- ways like the Erie Canal because the pilothouse lowers and other superstructure retracts to clear 23 feet vertical. A limited draft of 6 feet can clear the bar into practically every yacht harbor in the Bahamas.

NEW SHOREHAM II

Length Overall: 142'-6"

Beam (Molded): 28'-0

Depth (Molded): 9'-8"

Design Draft (Approx.): 5'-3"

Capacity - Passengers: 100 Excursion

Service Overnight Max.

Fresh Water Capacity: 4,693 Gallons

Fuel Capacity: 4,925 Gallons

Crew: 14

Propulsion Engines: (2) General Motors 12V-71 Diesel Engines

Controls: Morse

Propellers: Columbian Bronze

Generators: (3) Lima • GM 6-71

Diesel Power (1) Onan

VHF Radiotelephones: (2) Apelco

Mod. AF55

Depth Sounders: (2) Data-Marine

Sandpiper III Mod. 2450

Radar: (2) Furuno Mod. FR-240

SSB: (1) Hull Mod. 922

Loran C: (1) Mieco Mod. 6805

Heating and Air-Conditioning: Carrier

Literature Describes New

Harris RF Communications

Channelized ARQ System

Literature is now available de- scribing the new RF-2330 Chan- nelized ARQ System, an advanced synthesized (transmitter/receiv- er) automatic error correcting radio teletypewriter system. A unique high-speed switch allows operation from a single antenna.

The RF-2330 can be operated in either simplex or split channel (half-duplex) modes. The RF- 2330 ARQ Terminal is a complete system that features 1-kw PEP or average, microprocessor con- trol, switched simplex operation, high-frequency stability and chan- nelized full-frequency coverage.

As a complete system, the RF- 2330 ARQ Terminal includes all elements necessary for operation, including the basic transmitter (RF-233), receiver (RF-530),

HAARQ Modem (RF-3500), and antenna coupler (RF-1205). The teletypewriter is available as an option.

For literature and complete de- tails, write J.D. Yatcher, Harris

Corporation, RF Communications

Division, 1680 University Avenue,

Rochester, N.Y. 14610. cabin cruiser. Its twin GM 12V71 engines with a total of 700 hp are duplicates of those used in most 65-foot fast cabin cruisers. Speed loaded has been checked at 11 knots.

It uses less than a fifth as much fuel as most larger cruise ships when considered on a basis of fuel used per passenger per mile.

Other new concepts include a bow ramp leading from the lower deck on which a design patent has been applied for by Luther

Blount. The triangular stem sec- tion hinges out to allow passen- gers off two abreast onto a beach or appropriate shore. The fantail offers a full-width aquatic prom- enade featuring recessed stairs leading to a retractable swim- ming boat ramp. The area also serves as an observation deck and carries a glass-bottomed auxiliary boat. Tuna outriggers and fishing equipment mounted in this area are intended to provide guests with Caribbean troll fishing while underway.

The arrangement of the new

Unique Bow Ramp (patent pending) de- signed by Luther Blount allows visits to many unspoiled and previously inacces- sible areas.

Sleek lines of New Shoreham II reflect the vessel's many innovative and modern features.

Blount Marine Delivers

Innovative Cruise Ship

New Shoreham II

Luther Blount, president of

Blount Marine Corporation, has announced the delivery of the

New Shoreham II, a new innova- tive, fuel-efficient cruise ship de- signed to carry 100 passengers.

The vessel was constructed in six months, under U.S. Coast Guard specifications, for the American

Canadian Line. It left Warren,

R.I., with 72 passengers bound via the Inland Waterway for

West Palm Beach, Fla., commenc- ing service last December on 12- day Bahama "Out" Island cruises from Nassau.

Mrs. Jane Blount christened the

New Shoreham II. Leon Flowers, port director of the Bahama Is- lands, along with state and local officials of both the Bahamas and the state of Rhode Island, attend- ed the launching ceremonies.

The M'V New Shoreham II is 150 feet long, 28 feet wide, with 36 deluxe cabins on three decks, and carries a working crew of 14.

The new vessel replaces the orig- inal M V New Shoreham, sold to

West Coast interests in April 1979. From 1971 through April 1979, the original New Shoreham carried over 12,000 passengers on cruises through New England,

Canada, Florida, and Bahama "Out" Islands. The New Shore- ham II has enlarged facilities and expanded cabin area, increasing passenger capacity by 20 percent.

Like its smaller predecessor, this ship will be the only U.S.- flag cruise ship in the Caribbean.

Its fuel economy, bow landing fa- cility, and new aquatic fantail concept offer new dimensions to the cruise industry.

Relying on a principle first used by the Herreshoffs of Bristol, the ship uses about the same amount of fuel for propulsion as a large

Three new tugs join the Bay-Houston family.

Three new additions to the Bay-Houston fleet will be the Barbara H. Neuhaus, Laura

Haden and Mark K. All attesttothededica- tion of Bay-Houston to provide the best towing service available on the Gulf Coast.

BAY HOUSTON TOWING CO.

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