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Show Large Petroleum Tank Mesmcr. A large petroleum tank steamer bas been launched in England. It was built for a Persian firm for the transport of petroleum between Baku and Astrakan. Tbe steamer: which ls built in two halves, so that it can betaken to pieces for the sake or passing through locks, is 253 feet long, 2S left broad and 11 feet deep. She carries large steam pumps fur the filling and emptying of the vessel. ves-sel. There is ato accommodations for passengers both nu deck and in a saloon, and electric tights are used entirely Aeto 1'orL Commercial Adrertuer. |
