NG'S PACKED PIPE JOINT. either through ignorance or design, or both. The writers on her from grounding while on service before Charleston. The connection of metal pipes tor steam, gas and water un- the daily press are for the most part accomplished and schol- “While she was in progress of… … joint, impervious to steam, gas, or water. follows: “It was only when the sea was running high (?) other! It is usually held that the duty of armor is to keep The patent is dated July 16, 1867, Wm. Young patentee, that it washed over this low part of the vessel.” This low out shot and shells ; if…
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