London, Sept. 8. What is believed to be the most powerful salvage and towage tug in Europe has been added to the British merchant. marine in the 789-ton Neptunia, which will be based on the Falmouth and is expected to have a range of 9,000 miles without refuelling, The vessel has a beam of 35ft. Tin. end her engines develop 1,850 horsepower. She will have a complement of 20, The Neptunia's wireless equipment is a noteworthy feature, The vessel, which is. owned by the Overseas Salvage and Towage Com-pány of London, will be capable of towing the heaviest vessels on long distances and will carry a diver.—Wireless through Reuter.
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