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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1920

Page

6

Argosy and Argonaut salvage plants eyed for coal recovery

The Argonaut Salvage Corporation outlines Plant No 1 at New York City and Plants Nos 2 3 and 4 to recover coal from sunken vessels in Long Island Sound The plan includes surface and submarine boats Argosy and Argonaut III with patented location devices and pumping gear capable of 100 to 1000 tons per hour at depths up to 200 feet The firm argues coal profits exceed salvaging gold and other cargoes due to pumping feasibility and nearport coal stockpiles with projected profits of 10 to 40 dollars per ton.

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Lake salvage venture promises vast profits in sunken ships

The article details Mr. Lake and the Lake Torpedo Boat Co selling stock to fund a salvage method claimed to revolutionize recovery of sunken vessels and cargoes. It cites costs, potential profits, past trials, and interest from investors including London financiers, with plans for Plant No 1 and Plant No 2 and an exhibition at 160 Fairfield Avenue.

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