John McAdams, of Boston, U. S. has patented a plan for bringing a steamer to a dead stop, in from one foot to ten, by means of fins fitted to the stern poet of the vessel, which when opened are at right angles to the ships side, and stop her as effectually as if she were anchored.
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1227, 18 December 1882, Page 2
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57Untitled Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1227, 18 December 1882, Page 2
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