Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-08-03

THE MEFEoR.-The new and magnificent
screw steamer Meteor will Be open to the in
spsetion Of the public to-day, previous to her
departure upon the irst Lake Superior trip
this evening from the dock Of her agents, h.
Garretson & Co. We have already alluded
to the prominent features of this splendid
boat, but quote the following from the De-
troit Advertiser Of Saturday last;
awe take pleasure in announcing the
completion Of another Of those splendid
steamers for which the mechanics Of Cleve-
land are so justly celebrated as builders and
from a somewhat extended survey Of this, the
latest specimen Of their skill, We feel war
rantsd in saying that, for strength Of CON
stIuetion, beauty Of finish and design, and
particularly in the arrangement for the con
venienoe and comfort Of passengers, the Me-
tor IS not excelled BY any boat ahoat the
Great Lakes.
"This boat is owned by J. T. Whiting &
Co., Of this city, and is intended for the
Lake Superior passenger trade exclusively,
and for which they have determined to make
her N all her appointments, par ereelleRee the
boat Of that trade. She will be commanded
by Captain r S. Ryder, who has long been
engaged in that trade, having been in 1t
since 1s47.
" The hull and cabin we're built by Peck
& Masters, and the former is of the following
dimensions 20I feet length of keel, 2ll feet
over ait, 80 feet beam (36 feet including pro-
lection Of guards) and u feet inches depth
Of hold. In modelling this vessel Mr.. Peck
has introduced new and valuable feature,
which consists in widening the hull by
gradual outward curvature Of the top tim
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on each side, BY which means six feet are
added to the extreme breadth on the main
deck, and also the same to the width Of the
cabin saloon, a differences that will at once
be apparent to any one at all familiar with
the usual narrow cabins Of prOpellers- In
deed, to stand at one end of her cabin and
look down its long array Of state rooms and
vide hall, one can hardly imagine but what
they are upon one Of those prineely " side
wheelers " that used to float upon our waters,
bat whose glory has now departed.
q The Clerks and Stewards Offices are
abaft the after gangway, as is also the ladies'
dressing room, which is elegantly lifted up
and communicates with the cabin by stair
way. The after hold is fitted up for steerage
passengers. The cabin is entered by a wide
stairway in the center of the after saloon,
the entrance being guarded by 4 handsome
baIustrade. The officers rooms, excepting
that of the Captain) as the berths for the
crew, all being on the main deck, enables
them to devote the entire cabin to the accom-
mediation of passengers, for which there are
state-rOoms enough for one hundred and
twenty, each furnished with patent spring
beds. For any excess, new patent spring
cot bedsteads are provided.
The finish of the cabin is neat and tasty,
the ornament being small gilt eagle with
shield and scroll over each panel. The gen
tlemen's wash room and social hall are in the
forward end of the boat and connect with the
cabin with folding doors.
The furniture and carpeting of the cabin
and state-rooms are of entirely new and
tasteful patterns. The entire boat is heated
by steam, thereby avoiding all tbs dirt, dan
ger and inconvenience of stoves. The cook
ing is also done by one Of Vans patent steam
ranges.