The first big cargo ship built to B.C. class showed a saving of the order of 10 per cent. in the steelwork and gave the owner 300 tous of extra earning power, These early ships, truly revolutionary in the distribution of the material in their design, more than justified themselves when put to the test of everyday trading.
The attitude, outlook and practice of the British Corporation in connection with structural problems are now common to other societies. As a consequence, classification societies are today no longer considered a drag on progress but, with certain qualifications, as members of the family of the sea on the commercial side, and on the scientific side as a research department of naval architecture. Nevertheless, Mr. Innes considered this a favourable opportunity for reminding all who have to do with ships of what they owe to the Bri poration.
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