proved method of building ships in- tween the upper and lower decks. undergo. If the cross ties or braces be of In our engravings, Fig. 1 shows a ship, D, vented by John Reeves, 55 Sands st., Brooklyn, wood, then they are represented by A, Fig. 1; and patented by him January 5, 1858, is in- in a… … addition of sulphuric acid to the bichromate, bilge, and between the upper and lower decks, tions to which the ship is subject on both safer, without in any way deteriorating her but without obtaining any remarkable im- C’ and C. sailing qualities. This system of cross ties If, however, iron braces…
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