The New York herald., 1870-06-09
TIE NEW STEAMSHIP ABYsSIyIA.

The Latest Addition to the Cunard Line-Her
Dimensions and Machinery, Passenger Ac.
cOmmOdatiOns, General Appointments and
List of Officers.
The Cunard line has added another mammoth
steamship to its large ocean feet-the Abyssinia--
which is now lying at the pier foot OF Grand street.
Jersey City, dscharglng valuable cargo. This yes.
sci is one Of the largest belonging to the British
and North American Royal Mail steamship
Company, and is magni1cently constructed
and handsomely appointed. Her model is
such that speed OF unusual degree is
indicated while every department is thoroughly
fitted in manner that reflects credit upon her
builders. The Abyssinia is of ron bark ngged and
built in hull and machinery by Messrs. James IL
George Thompson, Glasgow, during the latter part
OF 1859 and the present year. having been launched
IN April last Her length on deck Is 1888 feet breadth
of beam AZ feel inches, depth Of hold 35 feet,
load draught 21 feet inches and Is Of 1888 tons
gross measurement She possesses four decks, built
OF teak each OF which is fitted with
plate stringers OF large size and thickness.
The hull or this vessel is OF wrought iron plates
three quarters, one and one and one-eighth inch
in thickness. which double riveted and her floors
are of angle iron. Water tanks are conveniently
placed In the steamship with total capacity Of
10 600 gallons while the condenslng apparatus is of
the largest and most improved description. The
steering gear is arranged with an indicator and an
atmospheric telegraph, peculiar in It's design and
effective In Its working. The vessel can also be
steered amidships, II occasion requires Nine life
boats on board in their appropriate places with
improved lowering gear each OF which Is capable OF
carrying with safety fifty TO sixty persons.
The machinery Of the Abyssinia Is OF the most i'm.
proved and massive character the engines being OF
the direct acting description, with two cylinders sew
enty-twO inches IN diameter and stroke OF piston OF
four feet. These during the voyage just ended
worked very effectively and although many OF their
parts, as with all new machinery, are not as vet
worn smooth, the time made to this port was emi.
nently satisfactory and gives assurance that the
ship will, without doubt, be one OF the fast
est crossing the ocean. The propeller is
nineteen feet six inches In diameter and OF twenty
eight feet pitch. She is fitted with four tubular
ration of steam they have given great salts action.
the engine and boiler departments, in word are
lifted IN the most complete manner possible with
everything essential In a vessel OF this character
and, what Is not generally the case, has on board an
extra propeller and shaft. The masts are OF iron.
the accommodations Tor passengers Is Of that supe-
for nature observable In all the vessels OF this ne
The saoon cabin is handsomely furnished and
hnished with maple and gold, producing pleasant
effect. The staterooms, In number sufficient to
berth 1O2 first class passengers large convenient
aad comfortable. These are nicely upholstered, and
contain sofas, OF elegant design and nisn while the
toiletstands are OF unique pattern and very orna-
great width, is delightful promenade) is large
and cosey cabin for ladies' exclusively, smoking
room and the captains and chief oilcer,s quarters
There are accommodation In this vessel Tor l. 06S
steerage passengers; ana, indeed 1t seems that o.
voyage al sea in their "districtu could be passed
with comfort and pleasure 1t Is asserted and sucn
from Inspection would appear TO be the case, that