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THE NEW FLEET OF UNITED STATES SCREW-TUGS.

Considerable interest has been manifested by the Navy Department in the success of the new fleet of tugs building at various stations along the Atlantic coast. Strong and efficient tugs have long been needed by the blockading fleets, and it was found that the old wooden tugs that ply along our rivers were poor substitutes for the service. Accordingly a fleet of screw-tugs, with iron hulls, was commenced some months since, and are now being pushed along toward completion. The fleet is composed of two classes -- the first, 350 tons, and the second 170 tons burden. The cylinders in the first class will be 44 inches by 30 inches stroke, and those in the second class will be 34 inches by 28 inches. The builders will supply the machinery. There are five of the first class and four of the second. The following are the names, &c.:

Names. Where Building. Builders.

Pinta.............Chester, Pa..........R. Son & Archibald

Nina.............Chester, Pa..........R. Son & Archibald

Pilgrim..........Wilmington, Del....Pusey, Jones &Co.

Fortune..........East Boston.........James Tetlow.

Speedwell........East Boston.........James Tetlow.

Standish........East Boston.........James Tetlow.

Mayflower.......East Boston.........James Tetlow.

Triana...........New-York...........William Perine.

Maria............New-York...........William Perine.

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palos

petrol experiments -book

mayflower

mayflower sunk stack pilot house exposed 11 jan 1884 - fulton