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It looks like a ship. It functions like a ship.

But it's a barge.

Viewed from the bow, Tide Mar 19 looks like a tanker.

Which is exactly what she was before we started searching for the most economical method to carry 122,000 barrels of liquid cargo.

Sure, we could have achieved this capacity by buying a ship or building a barge. But that would mean added expense which would have to be passed along to customers.

Instead, we found a T-2 tanker in excellent condition, had the en- gines removed, and lopped off the stern. For power, we simply hooked up one of our 3600 HP tugs. (It might interest you to know we have several like this up to 4200 HP).

Particularly well suited for short coastal hauls, Tide Mar 19 boasts tremendous pumping capacity made possible by four pumps boasting a combined rating of 17,000 BPH against a 300-foot head. On nu- merous occasions, we have loaded Tide Mar 19 in less than 7 hours and off loaded in 10.

Other vital statistics include overall length of 383-feet, beam of 68-feet, and molded depth of 39-feet 3-inches, with certification for

Grade B cargo.

If economy is your thing, think about Tide Mar 19.

Better yet, give us a call and let us tell you more.

Tidewater Marine Service, Inc.

For more information write: General Offices, 3308 Tulane

Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119. Phone (504) 822-1740

Telex 58-4216, Cable TIWADEX T Tidewater Marine