Page 53: of Maritime Reporter Magazine (June 1969)

80' EASTERN RIG DRAGGER. A 380 h.p. all-steel beauty, complete with a Blount trawlmatic winch, now fishing out of Newport, Rhode Island. 65' PASSENGER FERRY. Another successful 2-deck model.

This 350-passenger vessel plies Casco Bay, Maine in regular service with 5 sister ferries of Blount design. 85' PASSENGER FERRY. Another vessel built in 1968 for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Ports Authority. She carries 400 passengers in operations between Fajardo,

Vieques and Culebra.

June 1, 1969 83' PASSENGER-VEHICLE FERRY. This T/L Class vessel is another in the line of Blount Botruc designs. She now operates in regular ferry service carrying 4 trailers and 50 passengers for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Ports Authority.

Built By Blount in 7968

These owners are depending on Blount Marine to fill their requirements and solve their design problems on all types of vessels. All of the boats shown here were built and delivered during 1968, and may be viewed at their scene of operations.

The variety of design demonstrates the versatility of our yard. We design and build any type of steel vessel from 65 to 250 feet. Imaginative design — quality construction — dependable service . . . these are the hallmarks that have made the reputation that Blount enjoys in the industry. When you next need a boat — consult the proven leader.

P. O. Box 360 WARREN, R. I. 02885 (401) 245-8300 55 85' DOUBLE END VEHICLE FERRY. Delivered in May, this ferry went into immediate service on Lake Champlain.

Fourth in a fleet of Blount double-enders operating on the Lake, she carries 15 automobiles plus passengers on her runs. 65' PASSENGER-VEHICLE FERRY. Delivered 2,500 miles in 8V2 days, under her own power, this vessel entered ferry service between Water Island and Charlotte

Amalie as well as on cruises between the American and

British Virgin Islands. 85' HARBOR TUG. Sister ship to the vessel pictured above. Each is powered by twin 765 h.p. diesels and fea- tures sleeping quarters and modern galley for a 6-man crew. 110' PASSENGER FERRY. This 400-passenger Vista View* (wrap-around bow windows. Patent applied for) sight- seeing vessel operates between Waikiki Beach and the

Battleship Arizona National Monument at Pearl Harbor. 110' CRUISE VESSEL

Pictured here perched majestically on the

Blount lift dock prior to launching, this cruise vessel will enter year round service in June 1969 on inland waterways in the eastern United States and Canada. Win- ters in the Caribbean. Spacious accom- modations will provide a unique type of gracious "quiet water" cruising for her passengers.

BLOUNT LIFT DOCK

Plans and right to build this patented 350 ton, 120' x 42' Lift Dock can be pur- chased for $1,500.00. It is so simple it can be pre-fabricated by the average welding shop. 85' HARBOR TUG. Built for the Government of Antigua for service in St. John's Harbor as part of the "Deep

Water Project", an overall harbor development program of the island.

Blount Marine

CORPORATION *Blount Marine Trademark