Polynesian., 1860-03-03

The following accurate description of this fine
steamer, expressly built by Messrs. e. A Williams
Co., for the inter-sland trade, we take from the
New London Daily Star. She sailed for this port
on the 5th of January, and as she win come out
direct, steaming through the Straits, she may be
looked.fOr here about the first part of May We
shall gladly welcome so fine an acquisition to our
island fleet, she will be- not only great benefit
to the development of the nter-island trade, but
god-send to those who obliged to transact busi-
ness on all the islands.
I'VE have often been called to view fine speci-
mems of ship-buiding exhibited in our waters,
from the man-of-war vessel, the heavy merchant
ship whaler, steamer propeller and on, TO the
light and beautiful craft called coasting schooners
sloOps smacks, constantly building in vicinity
and vyng with that superior class of vessels known
as pleasure yachts, often visiting and wintering
in our harbor.
I'VE were early this morning upon the wharf to
see new specimen of naval architecture (the pro-
peller Rilauea just arrived from Boston, where she
was built by Paul Curtis, Esq, for the house of G..
A. Williams & Co, OF Honolulu. She is about 400
tons measurement, IS fitted up in superior manner
and intended for a packet between the Sandwich
Islands. To say that we have never seen a more
perfect vessel would inadequately convey the idea
of her excellent qualities. We were admirng her
from the wharf-her iaultess bow, beautiful sides,
graceful curves and easy run-when were po-
htely invited to come on board by one OF the frm
Ascending the hurricane or promenade deck, which
corresponds with the spar deck of rigate covering
her from end To end except that it is built of lighter
and more suitable materials for steamer, we were
not little surprised at the perfection of the work
her staunchions, rail and buwarks are nicely join
cred, as is also her wheel-house midships. comb
ngs OF the hatchways, companion ways, wheels over
the rudder. every thing necessary for the working
and controlling Of the vessel executed in the most
finished and substantial manner. The main and
after cabins are on the main deck and fitted up in
the most appropriate style with q stewards room to
match. Her main deck is protected by solid bull
warks, we'll lighted and ventilated by sky-lights,
side-ights and ports to open when required. Her
windlaSs is of the newest or most improved patent
with capstan atached) rendering il almost impossi
BILE to foul an anchor in letting it 60.
The windlass is placed as to have the greatest
power III purchasing or raising the anchor. Her
hold showed excellent carpenters work in fitting
and fastening the knees and beams, securing in the
most substantial manner her main deck. The cell
ing is all wedged tight under which there dag
oual iron fastenngs from the keel up, that she
may be said to be as strong wood and iron can
make her; and all who her must say that she is
as beautiful as the model which stands upon her
dining table. .,.
"She has two engines which work together or sepa-
ratey Her propeller being under water could be
examined but that must have been all right or it
could not have broUght her into this port in such
gale we had on Saturday night last, when she
arrived. Her qualities a sea- going vessel were
well tried the from Boston. particularly from
Point Judith to her anchorage here throughout that
distance she encountered heavy gale and high sea,
the last eight miles more without the of her
sails (the wind being so much ahead) she was driy-
en- by her propeller alone.
There can be no fear of the sea-going Qualities
of the KiLauea and without doubt she will prove
profitable investment and hereafter be considered
the Queen of the Sandwich Islands,"