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Scientific American, Vol. 52, No. 16 (April 1885) (1885)

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makes this anchor much lighterthan the kind in common use. Again, there is no up-per fluke to pierce through a vessels bottom when an-chored in shoal water and swinging over. Owing tothe holding power of the anchor, a chain or rope maybe secured to the head to break ground with. Besidesbeing cheap,… … VAN ORMANS METALLIC RAILWAY TIE. suitable tool. The other sides of the lugs are straight,and fit the holes snugly to prevent the rails spread-ing. The upper surfaces of the saddles are groovedor countersunk to receive the rail flanges, so as to ]prevent spreading and relieve the spikes of side…

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