Small Boats Beat Large in Submarine War Effort
The article argues for many small submarine chasers over fewer destroyers, detailing rapid construction, seaworthiness, and cost effectiveness. It notes U boat threats, aircraft coordination, and nets protecting the Grand Fleet, with commanders stressing gradual advancement in defense and offense against submarines.
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Vy Department
Interional Syndicate
Atlantic
Navy Department
Department
New York Navy Yard
New Orleans
Furer
Navy
United States
England
Erty
Fragmentary Gasoline History Notes From Early Oil Era
Extracts describe crude processes of making gasoline from natural gas and naphtha, mention Ben Franklin and electricity, reference early internal combustion engines, and sketch dangers in kerosene and benzine production within a fragmented historical discussion.
Origins of Gasoline and Kerosene in Early Industry
The article traces the evolution of refining from kerosene to gasoline, noting regulatory standards, safety issues, and the rise of internal combustion engines. It discusses cracking methods, natural gas as a gasoline source, and the economics of casing-head gasoline, including production figures from 1915 to 1916 and the efficiencies of gas engines versus kerosene.
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Rittman
Burtot
Gumatane
Chemical Chemiecel
Gret
United States Geological Survey
New York
Kentucky
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Panama Canal
Canal
Mindreds
West Indies
Asa
N. Sea
the International Syndicate
Ben Franklin
Mnitt
Gmsol
Gag