Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-09
The British Quccm.

thousand years at least.
The British Qnecm.
The British Queen, the most splendid steamer that
ever vet trod the Atlantic wave, will be here in all
the month of July. The following letter, received
by the Liverpool steamer, is written by of the
Directors Of the British Steam Navigation Company
who is on the spot and knows personally the facts
which he details. We present at the launch Of
the Queen last year in London-went over her
decks and through her hod-and can corroborate to
great extent what is here told of her. When the
British Queen reaches New York there will be a
sensation. i should net be surprised if were to
make winter trip next autumn TO London, Paris,
and even to Rome-s the eternal city, herself, and
take passage the British Queen the Atlantic
again. We must unite the new continents closer and
closer before ten years are over. The intercourse
of France, England, and the United States, will
preserve the peace and harmony of the civilized
world.
GLASGOW, April IS, 1899.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.
DEAR SIR-For some time past / have had it in
Of that very fine steamer, British Queen, now re
eeiving her engines at Port Glasgow beliey wing il
would be 10 imp 70 bs to-
parture for New York, in which, ! doubt not you
feel considerable interest. 1t may be a matter Of
surprise to you that she has been long in making
in way been the fault Of the enterprising conpa-
ny to whom she belongs. They have made every
effort to get her upon her station at the earliest day.
but have been much hindered by circumstances
which they could not control.
The Engineers whs first had the contract for her
ponderous mac hinery, after consuming some months
in preparing patterns and casting a portion Of il,
failed This was a sad drawback to the Company
and they were obliged to make new contracts, and
the second contractors not being willing of course
to take the casting Of the first party, and the
responsibility Of their being good, were obliged TO
commence anew; considerable time being necessn-
yiiy onsSmed in making patterns, &c. before they
could proceed with the castings in this way and
many others, the Company have experienced much
Inconvenience which they could not avoid, and
cipated; but when she 10 ready for her station, she
will be strong and substantial ship, and
safe conveyance across the Atlantic, as there is ex
tant
When went to the Foundry some time since and
saw her engines, which they fitting and plumb
ing previous to their going on board TO De put up,
prise at the delay, in length OF time consumed in
finishing them, vanished, fer immense iron castings
weighing 81 tons, do each Of the plates cannot be
moved quickly now by few men. 1t is now, how
ever, nearly all on board, and they progressing
very well indeed, and you may depend upon see
beautiful bay of Ne,c York in all the month Of July
believe the Company are making every effort TO
enable them advertis her TO sail from New York
the Ist July. The delay in her engines all that
has detained her. None Of the various reports
which have understood we're afoat, and detrimen-
tai TO her. such that her boilers were found TO be
too small and were condo mned; her machinery too
large and had to be reduced; the funds Of the Com
pany insufficient that she found, after coming
round here to receive her engines, to be weak, and
e-fastened and siren nome of these
be substantiated, because there is not shadow of
truth in them.
As to the first, the boilers which were made
for her originally board, and have been
for the last seven months, and there will remain to
do their duty until worn ont in the service, being
abundantly large and strong. Her machinery is the
IN anan nrfnt nally rtnA
for, neither too large small but in all respects
is desirable il should be. As to the funds Of the
Company being insufficient. the fact Of very splen-
did ship Of 300 tons in the course OF building
at London, and her machinery at Liverpool, and an
iron vessel Of 100 tons building at Liverpool, the
fSrnsr Of which = Expected to DC ready to sal. IN
that the company are abssdanty able TO meet all
their contracts.
With reference to the strength Of the British
Queen, she 10 now no stronger than when she came
hare, than when she launched "Not atimber or
bolt has been added TO herr TO strengthen her, as I
assured by her gallant captain. Indeed her great
strength q thing which struck with much
force going through her, and believe her to be
~ strong in every point AZ any vessel ever saw,
your Gne packet ships, the George Washington that
nothing but rocks can knock her TO pieces" Her
model 10 very fine, and she has already given evil
dence Of her ability to sail fast, in coming round
here from London under canvass, during which she
passed every thing under sails, besides Of Her
maJesty's steam packets. Her figure head repre-
sehes the Queen OF the Isles, IN her robes, and
beautifully executed. Her stern is handsome, bear
ing the coat o. arms surmounted by crown on
wn,cn stands lion, and either side, a line
win tne stern windows, which of plate glass,
are the hon and unicorn, coming forth to the con-
test.
VI her DECK aiew words are sufficient it is mag
nihccnt, being hush fore and att and afordise an
uninterrupted promenade Of sbon, 225 feet an zach
aide. On her quarter Is a round house In which Is
the captains state room ON side and on the other
rooms for the surgeon and first officer Behind these
10 smoking room. On the guards, abaf, The nadJle
boxes bathing rooms, and forward og ,ha, y;a
for stewards, cooks, and their assistants: forward
under the hurricane deck, are berths for ,ha ascI
hands, and accommodations for the stock ~. -
trance TO the forward saloon is between the mai. "a
fore nasts. This cabin is very fine, spacious "a
pleasant All round the saloon sofas say 10 o
~ and adjoining state rooms of different s,es
Below this are sleeping berths, which are lighted
from the side, and well ventilated. The entrance a.
the main saloon and cabin il just aba the mainmas,
the bottom 81 the first flight ~ steps you turn "a
the right or left 60 enter airy spacious and mos,
magnificent saloon, abundsny lighted from the deck
and stern windows. shall fail 10 do il justice IL