The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-21
TRIAL TRIP OF THE NEW GUNBOAT UNA
DIITA

DILLA.
The first OF the twenty thre, new gunboas ordered by
the United States government, which built by Mr..
John lngs, and launched the 7th of August went
her trial trip Thursday exactly month after sho had
first entered tho water In that time she has been put in
the finest order everything being board that can in
any way be conducive to the comfort Of the officers and
men,
The trip was to have taken place on Wednesday, but
owing TO the ncemency Of the weather II had to BIO post
poned until the next fair day. and Thursday proving ia
vorabe it decided that she should show what she
could do and whether she should prove herself worthy
TO be placed the navy of the United States and
she certainly proved that a sample Of gun
boats they will form Of tho most effective branches
Of our navy.
THE TRIP.
The Unadlla to have left the dock at nine A. N.
but owing TO the thousand and little deentions that
invariably upon such occasions, 1t halfpast
ten before she moved away and when she did so it
among the whsng of all the steamers and ferry boats
in the vicinity and the hearty cheers of those on Shore
both Of which responded to by those board the
gunboat She first headed up the East river and after
showing her ne proportions the Long Islanders turned
her head towards the Narrows and steamed away her
gines working TO the greatest satisfaction. On the way
down she sa,uted by all the steam craft on tho
river, and the consequence that a continual Shrek
was kept up on both sides until she got fairly out to sea-
when everybody turned their attention the working OF
the engines and the speed Of thu Ship Although the day
was remarkably fine one the Unadila, partly owing to
her light draught rolled very heavily and CT the
lady passengers got decidedly Sick and Of
the gentlemen began to feel the shore the best
place for them but they finally weathered It all and the
During the voyage fine dinner laid out the
upper deck for short time the vessel forgotten
in tho excitement Of toass and speeches A number
Of ladies graced the unada with their presence and
proved most attractive feature Of the trip. Among
those on board were the government inspectors Commo
nd fncty
Mr. lnges, the builder and several naval officers, and
all expressed the greatest satisfaction as to the work
ing of tic vessel and her build Altogether there were
some flfty or sixty on board and among them all not
COMPLAINT was heard o; her way back ehe ran a
short distance up the North river and in passing the
Wrench yacht and OF tho United States cut
tiers those board cheercd them most heartily She
then taned and went up to the Navy Yard point she
reached about five O'Clock.
THE VESSEL.
The Unada Is the first Of the gunboats that was
launched and consequently she possesses an extra mPor
ns so in the eyes Of o and sine sso~ was thai @
Mir. Iglis, the contractor, has lost time in pre-
pairing her for sea- and after yesterdays performance
1es feet width 2s feet and depth Of hold IL feet She is
schooner riggcd and has everything board that she
in the Ct g liz YoTey each oom
pTete in ITSELF They what is termed back action;
the cylinders 80 inches in diameter, with an Is inch
stroke the boilers Of the vertical tubular FORM there
is 50 feet of crate surface and 1000 feet Of heating
surface The propeller is feet in diameter, with
pitch Of - feet the shaft is 81 feet long There
modatou for 100 tons OF coal on board The per-
Torrance Of the engines yesterday elected universal CON-
mendation, both from the guests and those who
there TO judge Although the trial was not OF speed
yet she averaged miles hour, tho boiler showing
twenty eght pounds Of stsa and the propeller making
venty 1--WE oeghty per minute. 1t isexpected
that when she gets her armament board and with the
aid Of her canvass, she make fifteen miles hour
She will for the present lie at the Navy Yard under the
shears, where she will take in her guns II is not yet
fully settled TO the kind she will carry This will be
determined in few days. She is entirely fitted up in
SIDE Mr. HoImire did the joiner work Mr.. Calkas the
copper and brass work and the fitting up Of the cabin
&C. in tho upholstery line, by Mr.. Irwin. Her officers,
so far completed, are as follows
Commdnler-N Collins.
Acting Masters-W. l.. futile, P. w. Cruise.
Assistant Surgson--R. l.. Weber.
Masters Nates--G. w Daisey, W. II. Brice, d. Mason.
Chief Enginee-E. Marsand.
Assistank-R. r. Thurston, H. S. Leonard, +. Ru Jr.