The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-23

York and Havre Steamship Company, viii shortly occupy
her berth down town. and be open the inspection
the public previous to sailing for Havre She bull.
by Messrs westervslt Sons under the supsrnendence
Of Capt. William Skiddy, her designer.
Her principal dimensions 800 feet the upper or
spar deck, 2s2 feet between perpendicular 40 feet
inches beam, 81 feet inches over all 31h feet whole
depth with decks BY register the ship 2260 TONS
and 5000 carpenters measurement. The materials Of
which she Is built of the best kind Her floor tim Sers
join closely together forming solid to the
bige, and extending the whole length Of the ship Her
frames are diagonally braced with iron at angle Of
45 degrees both ways, and all thoroughly fastened The
thick ceiling and clamps all square fastensd-
that is to say, have four bolts In Frame through
every plank in addition to which the ceilings and clamps
| are bolted vertically between every frame, adding
greatly to her longitudinal strength. The deck frames
are we'll secured with lodging and hanging knees bolted
through the sies and clnched.
The engines (Which built by Stllman, Allan h
Co., OF the Novelty Works) with the boilers and COAL
| are enclosed between water tight bulkheAds well
caulked extending up six feet above the ne rem
derng the ship in case of injury by collision compAra
lively safe The engines consist of two oscating cyn
der 65 inches diameter with 10 feet forward
and one abaft the shaft Instead of centre shaft ESQ
often disabled in double engnes) Mr. Horat,o Allen has
introduced the drag link to couple the two gines
performance Of which, her trial trip OF thirty hours
and some rough weather. very satisfactory. There
two long fue boilers two of Worhington' steam pumps
of the largest size used accident from
leakage or fire, to obtain the greatest facilities Of pump
ing known in any going steamer. There is also an
Independent boiler for PRISONS fresh water condensors
The whole of these enclosed between water tight
| bulkheads.
Capt Lines has devoted his whole time to supervising
the details throughout the ship which are probably as
complete and commodious and comfortable any yet
fitted in this country Commencing the spar upper
Deck forward seen Browns patent anchor gearing
stated to be the most efficient apparatus for working
cables and anchors at present known combining
strength security and great saving of and labor
1t was put in operation during the trial trip at Sandy
HOOK when the anchor weighed with the greatest
From the oremast going Aft several covered
stairways, leading down to the different cabins,
with large skylights. By the mainmast is .
house, protecting the main stairway, containing
cushioned seats for this range OF
large skyghts and of Browns patent capstans; on
the after part OF this deck $500 feet long) circular
house protecting the helmsman, with stairway the
dining saloona State for the captain and one for
the first officer In the centre a sitting room from
which is entered by folding doors convenient smoking
room, containing card tables, and private passage on
each side to the water closets ihs whole deck is en-
closed with strong locust stancheons and rail- and gal
vanized iron netting imparting very light and airy
appearance On the outside suspended eight large
Life boats (Francis' patent), fitted with oars sails
water casks, &c.
On the main deck ncng and descending by the
stairway aft you enter tho dining saloon 100 feet long,
with open galleries amidships, enclosed by handsome
polished railing which the spar deck the large
skyhghts partng light and air through these galleries
down on to the next deck, with beautiful effect.
double range of hard wood polished tables with cush
ioned seats, covered with crimson plush extend the
whole length of the saloon. Over these tables suspended
shelves racks containing the different cut glass
and bottles required At table, Over each table is also
suspended beautiful French carce lamp. The bulk
heads either side Of the saloon all Of the most
recherche woods assorted and highly polished They
ntersected by acoves with circular arche leading
suite Of state communicating with each other.
Each alcove has large light opening through the side
Of the ship also one in each state These
each accommodate tvs persons with berths, sofa
and toilet fixtures. Advancing forward you pass
the mainmast and stairway. On tho right you
enter the ladies' soloon, tastefuIy decorated with
table, cushioned seats and mirrors This opens
into private boudoir or dressing room, adjoining
which three water closets bath room. Oppo
poste the ladies' saloon 10 the captains room,
nienty and tastefully fitted up. Adjoining, going for
ward, you enter the stewards pantry containing bar
room, steam table, plated ware, and for silver &c.
&C., beautifully arranged, unier tho direction OF Mr.
Allen, chief steward. Contnuing on from the ladies'
sAloon through extensive and well lighted passage,
leading forward $50 feet placed the ice and vegetable
houses between the side of the ship and between the
paddle guard beams, where, in all steamers, It
usually damp These houses entirely out Of sight,
and communicate with the upper deck. Beyond this
the place is occupied with state rooms and
alcoves, lighted and arranged similarly to those
already described aft. At the extreme end, forward
is ladies' boudor and water closet. On the
left side Of this passage are the engineers room,
state rooms barbers dressing room, and half circular
stairs leading to the upper deck Crossing BY alcove
to the port sde similar half circular stairway from
the upper deck conducts to the forward cabin passen
gers dining saloon wen lighted and ventilated and fitted
up with Thompson's patent life tables, ane al other
convepiences similar 70 the after saloon and pantry
Several state extend forward Of ths saloon to the
storeroom and forecass Proceeding aft through pas
saee either side s occupied with for officers
wants, rooms, galeys, ice houses, lamp room,
butchers and bakers rooms and large cabin galley and
stewards pantry.
On the berth deck under the main deck is seventy
feet long, lighted and aired by the galleries and sky
lights already described. The longitudinal bulk
heads eelicatey ornamented and beautifully grained
in oak having side sofss covered with crimson plush.
Acoves nrsect every IL feeet, leading into the differ
ent state rooms all Of which well lighted and
tated in each two berths sofa and toilet Ax
tures &c. similar to those above. Rooms communicate
where required BY families Beyond the forward stairway,
leading mp to the dining saloon rooms for servants,
stores luggage, &C.; between this and forward lower
cabin the space oe:upied with engines COAL &C. after
this descending by stairway, between the two half
circular stairs forward you land in . similar saloon
passage TO that in the lower cabin aft with alcoves lead
ing 70 state There water closets each
deck, sll ventilated on new pan with Perleys patent
| ventilators.
The ship is thoroughly ventilated the outside with
Psreys patent ventators between every frame, thus
l allowing free circulation TO the floor timberA.
The Araso accommodate, comfortably, $50 passen-
gers and carry about eco Of cargo besides 300
Of coal Her draught, with all on board, win not be