Report of the Operations of the U. S. Steam Drilling-scow in the Removal of Way's Reef, Hell Gate, New York, in Charge of John Newton, Lieut. Col. of

This report describes the work of the US Steam Drilling-Scow during the operations to remove Ways Reef Hell Gate in New York in the late 19th century. It offers details about the drilling process and the use of advanced technology in the project. The report is of significant note in the development of modern marine engineering and infrastructure.

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