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Prominent Shipbuilder

Robert M. Fraser

Dies At Age Of 70

Robert M. Fraser, 70, of Su- perior, Wise., well-known Great

Lakes shipbuilding and shipping ex- ecutive, died recently following a lengthy illness. He devoted most of his life to shipbuilding at the head of the Lakes, rising from helper to president of his own company, Fras- er Shipyards, Inc. in Superior.

He first worked as a helper at

Marine Iron and Shipbuilding's Du- luth yard in 1932 while still attend- ing school, and went to work full time after graduation. In 1941, when

Globe Shipbuilding Company was organized in Superior, Mr. Fraser joined it as hull superintendent, and at the age of 26 was probably the youngest shipyard superintendent in the U.S. He served in that capac- ity through World War II.

When Superior's Knudsen broth- ers took over operation of the old

American Shipbuilding Company yard in 1946, Mr. Fraser went with them as superintendent. In 1955 the shipyard was sold to Mr. Fraser and Byron Nelson, and with the latter's retirement in 1964, Mr.

Fraser took over full operation of the yard, where he continued until his retirement in 1974.

Robertson-Shipmate Offers

New Compact VHF Radio —Literature Available

Shipmate has developed a com- pact VHF radio that meets even the most stringent sea safety require- ments.

The RS-8000 is a fully synthe- sized radiotelephone with U.S. and international VHF channels and dual-watch, channel-16 priority with the capacity for all future channels when authorized.

Shipmate's RS-8000 comes com- plete with handset and extension speaker. Transmission power is the maximum allowable-25 watts. Each and every component is individually computer tested under temperature conditions ranging from — 18°F to + 131°F before ever leaving the fac- tory.

Shipmate created this compact

VHF radio with the idea of meeting the safety requirements for using a compact instrument. The RS-8000 measures 2.2 by 6.3 by 7.8 inches.

For further information and com- plete literature on this new prod- uct,

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MacGregor-Navire To Build

Moveable Link Span

For Oslo Port Authority

MacGregor-Navire has won an or- der to supply Oslo's Port Authority with a moveable-type link span. De- signed to service two axial-ramped ships simultaneously, the 58-meter floating, pontoon-based unit, is due for delivery early in September this year.

This will be Oslo's second link span of the floating type. The first installation, 39 meters in length, was supplied by Navire in 1980, and is now hard pressed to cope with the increasing volume.

The new "double access" link span will provide a maneuvering area sufficient to accommodate the turning circles of the largest vehi- cles.

The new unit will be installed at the 352-meter-long Sorenga Quay on the port's Bispevika Wharf, mainly used by Fred Olsen Lines.

For further information, includ- ing detailed free literature on Mac-

Gregor-Navire equipment and sys- tems,

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More than 75

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Massachusetts for more than 10 years. He's owned five boats, each larger than the previous one.

After we talked to Mr.

Bakey, we thought the best thing to do would be to sim- ply let him talk to you. "I've owned 6-71 's and a 3208 in my other boats. This \folvo is the quietest, smooth- est engine I've ever seen.

When we start the engine, we have to look at the gauges or the pulleys to make sure it's running, and the engine is right below the wheelhouse. "I can't even hear the engine over the noise from the

Gen-set. "I ordered the Volvo for my new boat because I know someone from Boothbay who has one in the same boat. It seemed that he was using about half the fuel compared to other boats. "So I expected fuel economy from this engine and I got it. The guys on the fuel barge will tell you... I'm actually burn- ing a lot less fuel with this 54 footer than I did with my previ- ous 44 footer. "You can send anyone to talk to me. I've got over 12,000 hours on this Volvo now and never had any problem at all. I'll tell them the something. The Volvo will pay for itself in fuel savings; it's quiet, reliable and has plenty of power."

You can find out more about the low noise and vibration levels, the excellent fuel economy, and the easy maintenance accessibility of Volvo Penta Diesel engines, by contacting your independent Volvo Penta Distributor or the Commercial

Marine Products Manager, Volvo Penta of America, P.O. Box 927, Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647. (201) 767-4837

Roger Bakey on the bridge ot Sea Dog

V, a Northeast 54 powered by a Volvo

Penta TAMD 120B.

April, 1986

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