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ADVERTISEMENTS.
PORT OF AMOY. ΑΜΟΥ.
SHU
HIPOWNERS, AGENTS, and COMMANDERS are informed that
the DOCK COMPANY'S ESTABLISHMENTS at the above Port afford
every facility for Repairing and Sparring Vessels, Cleaning and Painting Iron Ships, and Repair and Refit of
STEAM MACHINERY AND BOILERS.
THEIR LARGE
GRANITE
DOCK
Is 307 feet in length, fitted with a Caisson Gate, and with a Centrifugal steam-pump of great power, ensuring despatch in all states of the tides. At average spring tides this Dock can re- ceive vessels drawing 16 to 17 feet, and during the Autumn and Winter Months, 18 feet. Their two smaller Docks, also built of Granite, can receive vessels drawing 12 to 13 feet.
"The Premises comprise a large Smithy and Boiler Shop, Carpenters and Boat-builders' Shops. An
ENGINEERS' WORKSHOP,
FITTED WITH LATHES AND OTHER TOOLS DRIVEN BY STEAM.
AN IRON FOUNDRY
POR CASTINGS UP TO 5 TONS WEIGHT, AND A BRASS FOUNDRY.
The different departments are superintended by experienced Europeans, viz :-
ENGINEER, BLACKSMITH, AND SHIPWRIGHTS.
The Company keep on hand Copper and Metal Sheathing, Spars, Timber, Paints for Iron Vessels, and all materials for Dockyard use.
A DRY GODOWN
FOR RECEPTION OF STORES OF VESSELS REQUIRING TO DISCHARGE THEM.
QOOD QUARTERS FOR OFFICERS OF SHIPS UNDER REPAIR IN THE DOCK.
Amoy, 1st January, 1968.
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