rairnekl snipyard was launcnea recently. The vessel, which is named for a Connecticut town, was christened by Mrs. Theodore McKeldin, wife of the mayor.Three vessels of 4,820 gross, were launched at Lindholmens Varv, Gothenburg, last year, compared with three vessels, of 4,400 gross, in 1942. Three vessels of 5,185 tons gross, were delivered last year, and three vessels were delivered in two previous years. In addition, the hull of a vessel of 7,400 tons d.w., built under subcontract for Gotaverken, was launched during 1943. The vessels delivered last year were the cargo motor-Bhip Vicia, for the Rcderi-a.b. Svenska Lloyd; cargo steamer j Rudolf, for Rederi-a.b. Bifrost, i Gothenburg^ and cargo motor- ; ship Industria for Rederi-a.m. -Svenska Lloyd. A new floating dock with a capacity of 2,000 tons, was under construction at the end i the year.