The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-12
Marine Affairs.

FoR CHAGREs.-The U. b. NJ steamship Georgia,
Capt. Porter sailed yesterday afternoon for Chagres
Among her passengers were, Judge c. Pratt of Ore
gon Mr. g. Thrasher, editor Of the Faro Idusriet,
daughter. The names of the remainder will be found
under the appropriate head
New LINE or eTEAMsHIPs.-A company, headed by Ii.
Ludlam, Esq, has been organized, to run line OF
steam vessels between New York and Richmond, Va
The line will consist Of two steamers OF 600 100
tons each each to have two beam engines. Msssrs
Westervelt Mackey have already contracted for the
building Of one Of them which will be ready in about
six months. Mssns. Morgan, Of the Morgan Iron
Works, have the building Of the engines.
6TEAHeHIP NORTH AmERIcA-This vessel, under the
command Of Capt Blethsn, saeddyesterdsy afternoon
for Chagres. Her passengers names will be found
der the head Of Maritime Intellge
The NEW CLIPPER SHIP N. b. PALMER.-0ur dimen-
sious Of this vessel the other day. what erro
neous The following her correct for Custom
House tonnage:-Lesgth, 2o2h feet; beam, 80. 4;
457 80 96 tons, and depth Of hold, ~ feet As we
have already stated this vesse will be commanded by
Capt. Palmer too well known to require any COM
ment, and will sail for california and China. Tbs
proportions Of the N B. Palmer not, perhaps the
most pleasing to the eye of sndsmsn, but will be sd
mred BY those versed in the art OF marine construo
tion, especially by those old experienced salts
who we'll understood the necessity, In heavy weather
of q ship having not only bucysncy to her midshp-
body, but also aware of the fatal fscy Of having
little or no buoyancy IN the after bedy. We have
aminsd several vessels In this port lately, which al
though extoled pattern ships, msy-like those o,
the British navy, built by Sir Wm symonds late
veyoi Of the r. Nd isappoint their most ssnguins
admirers. The Baltimofesns, who have the most
peisnce in clipper vessels have found 1t necessary to
give them invariably round load lines aft aud without
tb~.a
Every person having sailed in vessels with very hollow
load lines aft and fst counters must be aware VI the
many inconvenences and dangers they are subjected
this respect than any that have come under
tice. Many persons appssr very much pleased with
bow. OF all bows this is the most Objectionable its
great, ussiess, Overlapping weight having ten
deney to weaken the chip, and there Is danger
In heavy weather OF spooning up extra QuRu-
tity Of sea water, and aoodisg the decks. Tns
terias OF which the N. y. Palmer Is buis
white oak, live oak, locust aud cedar, (sni not
al white oak The treenailings OF the plank the
bottom, are through the timbcrs and ceiling, and
wedg,d inside and outside land not driven blunt
into the tim ers) Inside she is square bolted and
fastened throughout or two bolts in each timber in
iron driven in aush With the wood; and not. ss tor
merly. blunt. boted With inch bolts hlving little
rings on them giving the appearance Of being driven
through from the outside, and clinche1 Her loisins
hnees are Of white oak AMI overlap each other mot
ebert hackmstaek knees With n bosom piece 10
scarf the butts Her hanging knees are large white
oak with long and long bodies not hackma.ack
with hort arms and bodies Her arrangements and
sodity about decks are squal, and will compare vita
the rest. Her loser Inasts all made mssts, and
we'll iron hoped sToid!ng the din alty Of procuring
single sticks without about the head and houn
All the ssts and yards well proDoTtiJaed. with
COED doubliugs or lorg mast heads, insuring them
NOR. security In fact she must be ackno vledysiup
TO the present one Of the most perfect specimens Of
naval architecture seen in this port
Mr. Westeryelt, our old veteran builder commenced
his career when boy before the mas, ani has had
some experience at hsL sinse. This crGumstsnce no
doubtgrestiy aids lin In Judging the republics Tor
good sea boat.
We viii relate Of Capt n. B. Palmer for the iasor-
nation and amusement Of our readers occurrences
that took place rom- years sgs ia Liverpool Driss
With Mr.. Laird the builder Of iron steam ships aud
other gentlemen the Conversation turned soagly In
favcr Of iron versus wood, for chips friend
the captain, condemned iron for wgr purposes aud
betted that he could With usket FIRE ball thrOu ia
the side Of the iron frigaie then building The bet
captain marched to the building yard xith his long
duck gun his shoulder tnd to the sstonshmsns OF
the company. cent ball through the ro side. Iron
s nov considered, by the British government, Inc IN
cient In the construction Of was steamers.
Capt. J. NJ Hood OF somerset, has receatly complet
ed contract for building splendid clipper ship for
the Canton trade 70 measure about 500 tons, 70 b.
called the Raven, oEned in ses York aud 20 be CON-
nsndsd By Capt. David sprsgue, well known shis-
master.
L.usoHrp-At Nswburyport, on THURSDAY last BY |
Messrs Curri.r A Townsend, superior bark OF 500
Of Boston and intended for the Valparaiso trade 70 Be
commanded by Capt. Gutter late Of the Ocean Wave.
Mtsss vrsssL-The Baltimore .4rrat - Monday,
,tates that the chip Victor, which sailed vbm Liver
pool the 1ara November last, for Baltimore with
passengers and consigned to Mr. Henry Mankin
has not since been heard of. She has now been out
ninety days and consequently serious sions
are entertained In regard 70 her safsty.