Neville Island
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- Dravo Launches 40th Viking-Class Towboat Maritime Reporter, Jan 15, 1977 #30
Dravo Corporation's Neville Island shipyard near Pittsburgh, Pa., recently launched its 40th Viking-class towboat, the Ned C.
Sheats. The 5,600-hp towboat is the latest in the Viking line, which began in 1972 in response to the need for increased productivity in river transportation. Following testing and delivery, the towboat will service the American Electric Power System.
Today, 38 states are served by commercial water transportation.
Inland waterways, which complement rail, truck and airline systems, transport over 15 percent of all commerce in the U.S., at about 2 percent of the total freight cost. Most of the cargo that travels on the waterways are raw materials used to make consumer products, such as coal, iron ore, petroleum, sand and gravel, grain and chemicals.
The development of riverboats has progressed from canoes through flatboats, keelboats, steam-powered paddle-wheelers, to today's ultimate — 10,500-horsepower diesel-powered towboats.
Members of the latter category, which includes Dravo subsidiary Union Mechling Corporation's Jason and Argonaut, are the most powerful river towboats in the world.
Dravo's Viking line, featuring five different hull sizes and six horsepower ratings between 1,800 and 10,500, is noted for superior steering and maneuvering characteristics.
To improve power and handling, modified kort nozzles are featured on all Vikings. Dravo imported the kort nozzle concept from Germany and applied its design to the requirements of the American waterways industry.
The first U.S.-built towboat to employ the kort nozzle method of propulsion was launched by Dravo in 1936.
The first of Dravo's Vikings, the M/V Phyllis, was sold to Alter Co., Davenport, Iowa, and found to be very efficient in achieving maximum ton-mile production with minimum fuel consumption.
Dravo's first involvement in the shipbuilding business began in 1906, with the building of a machine shop on Neville Island to service its floating and land-based construction equipment. The firm's first vessel, a sand and gravel barge, was launched in 1915.
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- Dravo Appoints Three Senior Officials In Its Marine Construction Organization Maritime Reporter, Jan 15, 1983 #19
. Niland B. Mortimer has been named vice president, manufacturing, for Dravo Marine Equipment Company. Previously vice president, sales, at Dravo's Neville Island facility, he will be responsible in his new position for all manufacturing operations and marine engineering functions. A registered profession
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- Dravo Launches Coastal Hopper Barge For C.G. Willis Maritime Reporter, Jan 15, 1983 #59
The Dravo Corporation's Neville Island Shipyard, Pa., recently launched a 195-foot by 35-foot covered hopper barge, W.B.L. 114 — one of two delivered by Dravo to C.G. Willis, Inc., of Paulsboro, N.J. Outfitted for both push and hawser towing, the barges are equipped with corrugated rolling covers and
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- Dravo Corp. Names Hird And Farringer To Engineering Works Div. Maritime Reporter, Jul 1978 #22
University in civil engineering. Dravo's Engineering Works Division operates one of the nation's largest inland waterways shipyards at Neville Island, Pa., near Pittsburgh, where it designs and builds a wide range of marine products, including Viking towboats, barges, bulk material handling
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- Dravo Corp. Names Greene And Jelic Maritime Reporter, Apr 15, 1977 #27
a master's degree from Boston University. Dravo's Engineering Works Division operates one of the nation's largest inland waterway shipyards at Neville Island, near Pittsburgh, Pa
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- M/V National Energy Christened In New Orleans Maritime Reporter, Feb 15, 1980 #24
and energy recovery system. The 5,600-horsepower towboat was built by Dravo Corporation's Engineering Works Division and launched from its Neville Island shipyard near Pittsburgh, Pa., (see MARITIME REPORTER/ Engineering News, December 1, 1979, issue, cover story). According to David A. Wright
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- Ordering Brisk At Dravo, Including Four Towboats At Cost Of $16 Million Maritime Reporter, Jun 1981 #84
. The towboats will be constructed by Dravo's Engineering Works Division, which operates one of the nation's largest inland river shipyards at Neville Island, near Pittsburgh. Donald P. Courtsal, Dravo vice president and general manager of the division, said that inquiries for towboats are at "a
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- Dravo Launches First Towboat For People's Republic Of China Maritime Reporter, Dec 1980 #7
Chang Jiang Shipping Administration of the People's Republic of China from Dravo Corporation was launched into the Ohio River recently at Dravo's Neville Island shipyard near Pittsburgh. The twin-screw 6,000-bhp vessel, measuring 150 by 42 by 11.5 feet (45.7 by 12.8 by 3.5 meters) is named Long River
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- Dravo Lays Keel For Towboat Ordered By People's Republic Of China Maritime Reporter, Sep 15, 1980 #52
by 42 feet by l i y 2 feet). The boats and a fleet of 30 barges are being produced for the PRC's Chang Jiang Shipping Administration at Dravo's Neville Island shipyard near Pittsburgh. From left to right in photograph, are: Chen Yiming, inspector, engineer-ship structure; Li Youqiang, inspector,
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- Dravo Offers Free 66-Page Color Brochure Describing Towboat & Barge Designs Maritime Reporter, Aug 1983 #15
as well as all the barge designs. A separate page is included for each towboat and barge containing detailed plans and specifications. Dravo's Neville Island shipyard is located on the Ohio River, 10 miles downstream from its corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa. Approximately 70 acres of land accomm
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- SNAME President Names Committee Chairmen Maritime Reporter, Mar 15, 1977 #23
, Mass. Committee on Publications — chairman, Donald P. Courtsal, vice president and general manager, Dravo Corporation, Engineering Works Division, Neville Island, Pittsburgh, Pa. Committee on Scholarships — chairman, Capt. Robert E. Stark, USN (ret.), Gibbs & Cox, Inc., New York, N.Y. Committee
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- Dravo Corporation Launches Most Powerful Towboat For Use On World's Inland Waterways Maritime Reporter, Mar 1974 #6
the most powerful towboat ever .built for use on the world's inland waterways. Splashing into the Ohio River on January 31 at the company's Neville Island shipyard near Pittsburgh, Pa., the 10,100-horsepower vessel will join the fleet of The Valley Line Company, St. Louis, Mo., a subsidiary of
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July 15, 1977 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 16joined Dravo in 1939 and has held various su- pervisory positions, most recently as assistant superintendent of the Dravo boat yard at Neville Island, Pa. Dravo's Engineering Works Di- vision operates one of the nation's largest inland waterway shipyards at Neville Island, near Pittsburgh
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July 1978 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 18University in civil engi- neering. Dravo's Engineering Works Di- vision operates one of the nation's largest inland waterways ship- yards at Neville Island, Pa., near Pittsburgh, where it designs and builds a wide range of marine products, including Viking tow- boats, barges, bulk material han- dlin
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August 15, 1978 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 40and has been with Dravo since 1973. Dravo's Engineering Works Division oper- ates one of the nation's largest inland water- ways shipyards at Neville Island near Pitts- burgh, Pa., where it designs and builds a wide range of marine products. It is a leading manufacturer of towboats, barges and
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February 15, 1980 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 24and energy recovery system. The 5,600-horsepower towboat was built by Dravo Corporation's Engineering Works Division and launched from its Neville Island shipyard near Pittsburgh, Pa., (see MARITIME REPORTER/ Engineering News, December 1, 1979, issue, cover story). According to David A
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December 1980 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 5Jiang Ship- ping Administration of the People's Repub- lic of China from Dravo Corporation was launched into the Ohio River recently at Dravo's Neville Island shipyard near Pitts- burgh. The twin-screw 6,000-bhp vessel, measuring 150 by 42 by 11.5 feet (45.7 by 12.8 by 3.5 meters) is named Long River
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May 15, 1981 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 6the Chang Jiang Shipping Administration of the People's Republic of China from Dravo Corporation was launched into the Ohio River from Dravo's Neville Island (Pitts- burgh) shipyard recently. When fully out- fitted later this year, all four vessels will be towed down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
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January 15, 1983 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 55date. Dravo Launches Coastal Hopper Barge For C.G. Willis The 195-foot hopper barge W.B.L. 114 being side launched at the Dravo Corporation's Neville Island shipyard. The Dravo Corporation's Neville Island Shipyard, Pa., recently launched a 195-foot by 35-foot covered hopper barge, W.B.L. 114
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July 15, 1983 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 53, Korea Dorbyl Ltd., Military Road, 1 Industrial Sites, West Bank, 5201 East London, Republic of South Africa Dravo Marine Equipment Company, Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Eastern Marine, Inc., P.O. Box 1009, Panama City, FL 32401 FMC Corp., Marine & Rail Equipment Div., 4700 N.W. Front Ave
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August 1983 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 73, Korea Dorbyl Ltd., Military Road, 1 Industrial Sites, West Bank, 5201 East London, Republic of South Africa Dravo Marine Equipment Company, Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Eastern Marine, Inc., P.O. Box 1009, Panama City, FL 32401 FMC Corp., Marine & Rail Equipment Div., 4700 N.W. Front Ave
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August 1983 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 54equipment requirements...and on time. Our strength is our experience. We welcome the opportunity to prove it. Dravo Marine Equipment Company Neville Island Pittsburgh, PA 15225 (412) 777-5132 Telex: 86-6125 DRAVO PGH For complete Marine Repair and Fleeting Services, call Day - (412) 777-5122
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August 1983 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 13as all the barge designs. A separate page is included for each towboat and barge contain- ing detailed plans and speci- fications. Dravo's Neville Island shipyard is located on the Ohio River, 10 miles downstream from its corpo- rate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa. Approximately 70 acres of
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October 1983 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 55, Korea Dorbyl Ltd., Military Road, 1 Industrial Sites, West Bank, 5201 East London, Republic of South Africa Dravo Marine Equipment Company, Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Eastern Marine, Inc., P.O. Box 1009, Panama City, FL 32401 FMC Corp., Marine & Rail Eguipment Div., 4700 N.W. Front Ave
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October 1983 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 53, Korea Dorbyl Ltd., Military Road, 1 Industrial Sites, West Bonk, 5201 East London, Republic of South Africa Dravo Marine Equipment Company, Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Eastern Marine, Inc., P.O. Box 1009, Panama City, FL 32401 FMC Corp., Marine & Rail Equipment Div., 4700 N.W. Front Ave
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October 15, 1983 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 55, Korea Dorbyl Ltd., Military Road, 1 Industrial Sites, West Bank, 5201 East London, Republic of South Africa Dravo Marine Equipment Company, Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Eastern Marine, Inc., P.O. Box 1009, Panama City, FL 32401 FMC Corp., Marine & Rail Equipment Div., 4700 N.W. Front Ave
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November 15, 1983 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 51, Korea Dorbyl Ltd., Military Road, 1 Industrial Sites, West Bank, 5201 East London, Republic of South Africa Dravo Marine Equipment Company, Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Eastern Marine, Inc., P.O. Box 1009, Panama City, FL 32401 FMC Corp., Marine & Rail Equipment Div., 4700 N.W. Front Ave
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November 15, 1983 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 49, Korea Dorbyl Ltd., Military Road, 1 Industrial Sites, West Bank, 5201 East London, Republic of South Africa Dravo Marine Equipment Company, Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Eastern Marine, Inc., P.O Box 1009, Panama City, FL 32401 FMC Corp., Marine & Rail Equipment Div., 4700 N.W. Front Ave
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December 15, 1983 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 47, Korea Dorbyl Ltd., Military Road, 1 Industrial Sites, West Bank, 5201 East London, Republic of South Africa Dravo Marine Equipment Company, Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Eastern Marine, Inc., P.O. Box 1009, Panama City, FL 32401 FMC Corp., Marine & Rail Equipment Div., 4700 N.W. Front Ave
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December 15, 1983 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 45, Korea Dorbyl Ltd., Military Road, 1 Industrial Sites, West Bank, 5201 East London, Republic of South Africa Dravo Marine Equipment Company, Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Eastern Marine, Inc., P.O. Box 1009, Panama City, FL 32401 FMC Corp., Marine & Rail Equipment Div., 4700 N.W. Front Ave
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January 1984 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 59, Korea Dorbyl Lid,, Military Road, 1 Industrial Sites, West Bank, 5201 Easl London, Republic of South Africa Dravo Marine Equipment Company, Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Easlern Marine, Inc., P.O, Box 1009, Panama City, FL 32401 FMC Corp , Marine 8, Rail Eguipment Div., 4700 N.W, Front
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January 15, 1984 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 45, Korea Dorbyl Ltd., Military Road, 1 Industrial Sites, West Bank, 5201 East London, Republic of South Africa Dravo Marine Equipment Company, Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Eastern Marine, Inc., P.O. Box 1009, Panama City, FL 32401 FMC Corp., Marine & Rail Equipment Div., 4700 N.W. Front Ave
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April 1984 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 102G6V6N7 Dorbyl Ltd , Military Road, 1 Industrial Sites, West Bank, 5201 East London, Republic of South Africa Dravo Marine Equipment Company, Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Eastern Marine, Inc., P.O. Box 1009, Panamo City, FL 32401 Equitable Shipyards, Inc., P O. Box 8001, New Orleans, LA
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April 15, 1984 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 46G6V6N7 Dorbyl Ltd., Military Road, 1 Industrial Sites, West Bank, 5201 East London, Republic of South Africa Dravo Marine Equipment Company, Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Eastern Marine, Inc., P.O. Box 1009, Panama City, FL 32401 Equitable Shipyards, Inc., P.O. Box 8001, New Orleans, LA
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May 1984 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 60G6V6N7 Dorbyl Ltd., Military Road, 1 Industrial Sites, West Bank, 5201 East London, Republic of South Africa Dravo Marine Equipment Company, Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Eastern Marine, Inc., P.O. Box 1009, Panama City, FL 32401 Equitable Shipyards, Inc., P.O. Box 8001, New Orleans, LA
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May 15, 1984 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 38(m, Newbury Pc "i' A Pastuhov, AYPCorporation. USA Dynamic load attenuation for double-wall tanks RE Hills. Pittsburgh - Des-Moines, Neville Island, PA. USA A new method of protective insulation for the outer reservoir of a double-walled cryogenic storage tank R Krause, G • H Montage