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expenditure of more than 10,0002. cess was again brought before 
® public, not the slightest interest was manifested by the trade. This 
48 discouraging, and one of tw became imperative ; either 
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of steel as a substitute for wrought iron. In no case, it was pointed out, 
was this change of material more im 
Ships, for in no instance were st: 
_-‘Bemer cast-steel ship-plates were then described, and their advantages 
