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Photo courtesy Bethlehem Steel Corp. Prevent corrosion and eliminate costly steel replacement with Sovapon Tank Coating Systems. Full spectrum t Mobil f Also from Mobil: Automotive Finishes, Industrial Metal Coatings, Packaging Coatings, Specialty Chemicals, Wood Finishes The ship above is one of several tankers now under construction at Bethlehem Steel, Sparrows Point Shipyard. All of her cargo tanks are being protected with Sovapon Tank Coating to prevent corrosion and eliminate costly steel replacement. Sovapon Tank Coating, a spe-cially formulated epoxy lining, has been successfully used in liquid cargo tanks and/or deep tanks on over 70 vessels. Sovapon's length of service exceeds 10 years. The primer used both internally and externally on the above tanker's hull is Mobil 53 Series After-Blasting Shop Primer, It has the unique qualities of quick dry, good weldability and flame cutting. And it provides an excellent base forlopcoating. For details on Sovapon Tank Coating Systems, write today! Mobil Chemical Edison, N. J. / Kankakee, III. / Toronto, Canada, Beaumont, Texas / Los Angeles, Calif. MARINE COATINGS MARINE FUELS ? MARINE LUBRICANTS WORLDWIDE MARINE SERVICE August 1, 1969 19