The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-13
E. CRABTREE, COMMAND DER.


The steamer Hermann, the second ship in tho South
ampton and Bremen line built In this city by Messrs
Westervelt Mckay, for the Ocean Steam Navigation
Company, under Q contract made by Edward Mills,
Esq with the for the of
American mails between New York, Southampton, and
Germany. made her trial trip on Friday and Saturday
The keel of this vessel laid shortly after the
launching of tho Warrington tho pioneer of the line
about four months since which time she has been
In tho hands Of Messrs stlman, Allen Co. resolving
her engines and other appointments She is now oom-
peesd and ready to take her departure The appear
snoe Of the ship will be by the above repressn
tAtion does not differ materially from the Washisgton
nor does her model present any new feature, In
form or build. She Is, however, larger and more
systematically arranged, both as regards the
conveniences through the interior, the appoint
ments on deck and her style Of rig. Her length
OF keel Is 237 feet upper deck, $50 feet breadth
Of beam, al feet depth of hold, 81 feet and
measures according to carpenters calculation, 1850
tons Her frame composed Of the very best material
In present use, being well seasoned white oak All her
crooks and bends natural and put together with
great The keel and nelson's are Of great power
forming solid mA Of heavy timber Of more than seven
feet In thickness and fastened through with heavy COP.
PSF bolts She has also bge ksson, seventeen inches
square, running tho full length Of the ship each side
OF this are four additional nelson's which bed
or resting place for the engines They about four
and half feet high and the whole length of the
fore and aft which adds much the strength of the ship
She Is doubly plsnked, commencing at the keel with Q
81 inch plank and running to the water mark they
reach inches in thickness the timber heads
the planking Is over inches On the inside Of the
frame there wood and iron braces fore and aft
ming dagonsly from the main deck to the water mark
ms M thA hulk had fha A.
engines, are double and put up with massive timber
running at angles this is done with view to increase
tho stifness of the vessel smidhp in the vicinity Of
the engnes The deck beams supported by lodging
hanging and diagonal knees Her deck flush fore and
AFT Between tho wheels Is erected neat range houses
which extends to either end of tho whee-house and
are about 10 feet wids. The companion ways leading
below perfectly secured against water making into
them by the protection this house. offers and it is 80
we'll contrved that the wind have but little or no
effect it. portion Of this forms ns large
trance to the engine which finely finished and orns
mented by polished brass ratings aud iron gratings
leading through the various sections Of the engines The
splendid entrance and circular stairway the main
LOOM is also under this covering, snd is always APP
preached with much security snd is we'll kept
drawing room. The galley for the servants and crew
is under the forward part Of this houe i also the
pen, poultry &, but they have connection with
any other part of the vessel aud entirely out of
the OF passengers and The wheehouse stands
chock aftis neat and strong structure we'll arranged
and htted with apartments for the Of the
oflcers Of the ship.
tn. deck i. protected by bulwark three feet high,
teen inches in height
The cabin is fitted in the most luxurisnt and costly
the Esabethan order, With sight mixture Of native
fancy The decorations are elaborate and the immune
s.Ss and pennies Of enamel or
rangemept, the most magnificent productions of art
ever produced board Of ship The sculpturing and
painting display the highest order Of talent There
be nothing in either painting sculpture surpass
the exquisite displayed in this saoon the
ence and tho ability of the artists The general sp
pearance of the saloon is light and elegant the rich
gliding decorations and paintings so harmonousy
about 80 feet long and 30 feet wide each side are
eleven sections or panels ornamented with circular
doors either side of which two white enam
eled columns on twisted pedestals surmounted by a
capital richly and highly decorated each supporting Ella
borstey worked trusses which rest the deck ceiling
beams These trueses profusely scuptured finely
gded, each having the face and bust of lady of the
Ezabethan age, in alto reli.po The ground work be-
hind the columns 10 ensmeled The cornices beau
tfuly ornamented and polished The door psnnsls
richly gilded The ceiling beams and psnn.lnss over
head are edged With carved aRd gded moulipgs, and
otherwise ornamsnted
The furniture In this saloon s principally polished
walnut plain but rich, relieved by four or five
patent iron frame setees covered with crimson velvet
Portable ounsng sofa may be arranged The carpeting
throughout state rooms and ALL n BRUSSELS Of the most
costly description The mast and ruddsr castings
octagon finish with mirrors in each fquare and clus.
ter column on each angle An elegant sofa sets under
the stern windows, which are three splendid oil
spectivs view Of New York. the other is ns view Of
the city Of Bremen and in the centre 10 correct and
well executed pictur. q tho Hermann tn: cabin or
great variety Of coors, beautifully diversified.
lad iaa1 a.lNA -lt nh t.
midships one Of the most costly furnished Of
Its size perhaps in existence The furniture Is that
used during the reign Of Louis XIV white and gold
covered with costly crimson velvet The walls are Com
pletcly hidden from view by large mirrors Of various
FORMS gorgeousy framed according to the latest French
style The sofas, lounges and chairs Of the most
exquisite workmanship. The piano, tables and chsnde
ers correspond with the decorations of the room and
petng that the floor Nothing seeus wanting in
this beautiful apartment either to please the eve or
comfort the body The state large and fitted
try and settees covered with crimson velvet they are
furnished with Brussels carpets well aired and lighted
by circular ports the side and dead lights on deck
Underneath the main saloon, and entered from It by
mahogany etarcase are state rooms ten feet square
others les, calculated to accommodate families or mar
ties; they comfortable than those in the main
salt on being large retired, well lighted and elegantly
fur nished On this deck located the store room
baggage room, mail ROOM wine cellar, sc.
The fore cabin contains large number Of tate rooms
greater dimensions than those in after part Of
ship q saloon used by gentlemen ounginQ or smok-
ing resort besides number Of splendid apartments
used BY he eicers Of the ship This cabin can be en-
tered from the main deck, or through passage vsy
leading from the after saloon. Adjoining this il the
clerks Office Handsomely furnished, and large room
occupied by the engineers.
The hicben IL located Immediately foi ward of the
engineroom and connects with the main through
the pantry apartment by tho way deserving of COR
sderabe notice. not because of great TO the
pssengers but account Of ts decorations and SPLEEN
did arrangements Here is placed every thing for the
comfort all board several mahogany cases and iron
chests for silver plate dessert tea and dinner
SETS water filters, urns, and variety Of table necesss
ries
The engine rosm Is entirely distinct and entered bv
separate door; 10 tastcfuly fitted and arranged with
three iron platforms graework ao wing free ,ess TO
current OF fresh air passing the room The plat.
and gsngways guarded with ssive polished
brass rods kept In fine the engine room are
the berths for the chief engineer and astans and
Also those for the remen and coal trimmers Immedi-
stely adjoining the engines large store rooms, for
the Of tallow oil, Sc and large one designed