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Scientific American October 3, 1896
By the successful docking of the US steamer Monterey on April 22 of the year, the offical test of the Government Dry Doct at Port Orchard, Washington was made under the supervision of a commission consisting of Capt. Ludlow of the Monterey and Naval Constructor Baxer and Engineer Matson of the Mare Island Navy Yard. Plans and specifications for this dock were drawn under Mr. T. Endicott, C.E. USN of the Bureau of Yards and Docks. F C Prindle, C E USN has been in direct charge of construction. ........