New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-09
THE STATE SCHOOL-SHIP MASSACHU-
SETTS.

This vessel formerly the ship Rockall, but now the
nautical branch of the State Reform School, is now
fully completed. To convey idea OF her capacity
state that she is of full model l44 feet long, 81
wide 81 Deep and registered $40 tuns. She has
small topgaant foreC ase the hight Of the main rail-
which extends aft to the windass and is open; close
absft it ia companion whicbpeads TO the sailors quar-
teri and the galley, and over the fore-hachway is
souare house which protects double staircase, lead
ing to the deck below Amidships she has capstan;
all the rest of the deck between the fore and main
masts ia clear. Over the main hatchway is large
raised skyieh and over the after hatchway another
house like that forward, which protects the stairway
leading below.
On the quarterback she has a large house, which
contains mess-room for the captain and Officers,
cabin sbaft it, stae-rooms for the captain and literary
instructor and other apartments, the whole admirably
arranged and neatly fitted.
The main deck-forward the starbosrd side, con-
ains accommodations for two cooks coal-hole, and
spacious galley. On the opposite side quarters
for six seanen who will be the before the mast
of her crew. and absft them large pantry There Is
passage between these divisions and clear space
forward. Next is the fore hachway, with cross-lad-
ders ike those in ships Of war; 30 that the deck may
be reached from both sides. There also square port
in each side which admits light and air. and will be
used for receiving her stores through instead OF hoist
ing them over ALL
Abaft of this is grained bulkhead with doors in it,
and the space nclosed contains five rows OF tables for
her inmates TO eat FROM and further aft there are state
rooms for her Stewards mates boatswain and carpen-
ter and the space aba these is fitted for schoo-roo ~
This deck is as light as house, and well ventilated,
having ar-pors along the sides and in the ends large
skylieht over the main batehwsy, and glass in the
houses which protect the entrance on deck.
The lower deck has two large bow ports with glass
in them and abaft the fore hatchway, has berths or
bedcabins for l56 youngsters forming three tiers with
pangways between them. These all numbered.
Ia the wings there are tiers of lockers, which also
numbered and designed to contain the clothing of
the boys. The space aft is set apart for the sick bay
or hospital. Both decks are lofty, the lower one 81
feet high under the beams and that above u feet.
The hold contains $50 tuns of ballast, two water
tanks each of 1900 gallons capacity place for coal,
PROVISIONS and other heavy stores Her whole internal
arrangements reflect credit on those who designed
laid out to better advantage.
On deck she appears WE'LL the deck is painted straw
color, the bulwarkS pink, the rails black, and the
waterways blue.
She has four boats suspended over the sides to iron
dayits ready TO be lowered at moments notice. Her
spars and rigging appear WELL At present she has all
her yards aloft from royals downward aud when she
reaches her station her sails will be bent for exercising
her pupils. The hull has undergone thorough repair
has been caulked from the keel TO the covering board
the bottom felted and newly yellow mcaled, and the
space above painted. She has tier OF sham ports
panted in a white belt with a narrow white RIBBON
below and her head and stern carving has been glded
Her mooring chains are Of Pinch and the anchors
1900 and 500 pounds each. She Will be moored with
q b. idle and swivel, consequently her hawse Will al
WAYS be clear Viewed rs whole, che is fine-look-
ing vessel and with proper care will last thirty years;
for we understand her timbers and psnking are well
seasoned and sound.
The yacht Wave of los tuns, which will be for
teaching the scholars railing anshp, such steer
ing heaving the lead and boating is nearly completed
She ia piloboa rugged, and has accommodations for
fifty persons, including the captain, officers seamen
cook steward &c. The most advanced scholars will
be transferred from the ship to the yacht and after
cruise Of four five weeks, their places will be filled
by others, and until all the youngsters have had
turn The sbip and yacht have been fitted by Messrs
Brown e. Lowell Of East-Boston, under the snperiu-
tendence OF the Hon. b. g. Clark who is t. President
Of the Institution and TO whose exertions the nsq-
ton itself in great measure, owes existence, We
hope il will accomplish all its friends have anticipated.
William T. Davis, ESQ.,, Is the Secretary CHOSEN oy tne
Trustees, q gentleman, who, like the PRESIDENT, y
hopeful of its success. The Board nave aPpoinUeu
Capt Richard Girdler commander OF The rhp messrs.
William H. Skinner of Nantucket and William a.
Abbott of Boston rs flint and second officers; Capt
George Coffin of Jamaica Plain Is commander OF the
prartice schooner Waye-a gentlemen Of experience,
and considered well qualified to perform the duties of
their respective stations
This sbip will be hauled into the stream to-day, from
Rroyvn a. Lowell wharf az East Boston, and anchored
off Central Wharf. Tomorrow she will be dedicated
,r;,S anuropriate services in which Gov. Banks is
nctad 70 take part. On Wednesday the vessel will DO
omen 10 public inspection. In a week or two boys from
the Reform School will be put board the ship, to be
trained in the duties Of seananshp Boston Tray 4th