The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-27

and each u them divided from the next TO IL by
than ordinary distance. Her model and general
appearance that Of q mammoth yacht than an
ordinary steamship and the symmetrical proportions o.
the vessel combined with the elegance Of her general ap
pearancc she sits upon the waters, produce pleasing
impression OF queeny grandeur the mind OF AN OBJ
Her extending prov Is orSaneea By an elegantly
scupured Representations of the double headed eagle T the
Ausfan empire and every part Of her exterior plainly
and tasefuly completed Her internal arrangements are
admirably suited TO maintain health and comfort among
her passengers In her first cabin the sateroom arge'
comfortable and commodous II is richly furnished,
TO splendid and sweet toned piano, that contributes
very materially grace one portion Of the apartment
The sleeping rooms and berths are got up in very
superior style, and eHectualy ventilated above and
below. The cabin is well lighted by several large
windows, and each sleeping room by window in
proportion to its size. In the first cabin fifty four
passengers be well accommodated and in the secon
cabin there accommodations for III passengers while
the steerage affords ample accommodation for upwardso
400 third class passengers The ventilation, heating ap
paratus &C. precisely the same plan all through
the steamer and the accommodations for passengers IN
the second and third class berhs good as those Of
the first class when proportonately considered The
smoking room which is on the main deck, s unusually
large and comfortable and furnished with well arrang
fresh capable Of manufacturing 400
gallons of fresh water daily and is connected by water
pipes with every part Of the vessel In the galley the
cooking arrangements the newest plan, besides
being very extensive any amount Of this essential
business be performed with the greatest facility.
Passing into the wheelhouse find the man
who will be engaged in steering partakes 10
certain extent Of the comfort that extends TO every
part Of the vessel. He is well covered, in a neat
square little room, and will find much difficulty
turning the helm which provided with what is termed
patent gear" Of which nautical men can appreciate
the advantage. Though would not be easy for vister
determine that there much danger Of accident oc
curing such strong ship, she is nevertheless provd
ed with eight Of Francis patent metallic life boats, each
Of which capable Of receiving fifty persons The steam
or very rapid saer, able TO make thirteen knots
hour by the power Of her alone in smooth sea
and calm weather according the statement Of her
mander With the auxiliary power Of her canvass the
steamer he believed would fourteen knots in hour
average Her engines 400 nominal horse power
and like every other part Of the stately vessel they
perfect models Of Improvement strength and soldty
AS our readers already aware, the first steamship
that crossed the Atlantic the Sirius in 1885, The
regular line of European steamships started by Mr. Gu
nard In lS4o and since that there have been
the stormy Atlantic eleven vessels making average in
eighteen years Of one in every eighteen months.
The disasters 70 steamships may be summed up