The New York herald., 1870-05-23
A FLOATING SAFE.
Novel Idea in Naval Architecture-New Style
Of vessel-Impsrvious to Rams, shsl or
Shot - Method Of Construction and
Advantages Claimed for II

Mr. l.. II. Dnnkin, naval architect has con-
strncted model Of style OF vessel which lie
Calls oy the apparently paradoxcal term OF
oesAN STEAM PACKET AND GOVERNMENT CRUISER
lhe nun anu spar deck frame are TO be insepa
raDly connected, moudei in two sections Of any
durable timber, modern type, composite stamp or
maieable iron pattern, at tne option OF contractors
It's unique shape OF exterior with the small increase
OF expansion 10 subnerson at the water line viii
confer the hull OF the steamer fun power 10 noat
upon the surface and restrict any tendency 10 roll
quickly or deep. An interior elliptic frame covers
IN, jointure and angle OF the exterior acting "a
preventive to any transverse strain aud pro.
Il ctive OF the mos. substantial connection between
the deck and huh. The internal form of the arcnI.
lecture IL spheroidal. secured under the spar deck
with an endless Gordon 10 extend the extremi-
ties ana connect with the side and bge keelsons to
ohvla,c any fore and ait movement. lis peculiar
m rts the constructor sums up as foows:-
All the SAILS are to be cut on
TIE FORE AND AFT SYSTEM
with The bulk OF canvass the surface 10 insure
the weather gauge when close hauled, ana in the
brailng. recang or making sail the usual routine or
work can be accomplished on the spar deck with
reduced complement OF fJrce.
TIE MAsTs ARE HOLLOW,
ana are to he composed Of r.ied iron plates, which
can be used for pilot house ana for access 10 The
lower fart OF the vessel, While the interior. ab,ye
customary lookout o. as place oi observation,
without exposure during action.
THE cAsEaArE Is PEtMANEST AND SOLID
anu bult or the same m lteral as the frame Of the
hull with elevation MOI less THAI nno feet, fifty feet
In breadth and 800 feet In engta furnished for com
mereial rvice IN superb style a magnificent din
ing saloon.
the rapd transport OF tha mails out IN accordance
with m, requirement for coast dc enge, W thou con-
yoy und canvass to cruls, for IN md finite perlod
with steam as an auxiliary. 1t wound ais prove
a bold anita gonss without armam Isn't by the thrust
ofcatwatar run the gauntlet through hottie fleet,
eude az pursuit with the sreed OF about 500 miles
In twentyfour hours, and with the aid OF propeller,
make llteen knots an hour.
LIGHT pRAUGHr or wArEE
IS procured through an increase OF door surface and
the enlargement OF breadth, when ceeilty Of move
ment under canvass or steam can be acquired BY
the augmentation OF length that VIII prod ice uil-
usual sharp and extra fine water line. There Is
NO VERTICAL EXPOSURE
from every quarter OF attack, presenting O Fo'id
ooique nnpermeabe sltfacc, la.ever the direc-
ton OF approach, under cover OF armor.
The chara teristc feature IN the anguated fssnre
OF the side OF the null prevents the OF any
missile and bids defiance 20 the plunge Of stem from
any vessel that might collide
The elevation and mould of the stern separates the
most formidable sea, furnish
DEFENCE TO RUDDEa AND PROPELLER,
prevent the deck from being swept at any time and
are proof against any STYLE Of proleciIle Altitude
between the spar and gun deck affords abundant
MANIPuiArroS OF THE MOST POWERFUL ORDNANCE
and adapted 10 the exercise OF crew In tropical
cline when IN the service OF government or, as
mercantile steam packet. ample stAteroom accom-
modation on each sile and extensive ballroom or
palace hall through the centre.
THE DIMENSIONS OF THE VESSEL.
are500 feet In LENGTH 80 fstt breadth al the water
line, 40 feet IN depth amlshps and has five maits.
on deck the side will incline thirty degrees with the
| pank she a..
Tne constructor has received the following lestcr
from ex-Mayor Wcstergclt ON The subject Of tie in
ventiOa:-
CITY or NEW YORK, May 0, 1870.
STR have inspected with much care and pleasure your
model OF ocean steamer lot residence converted
into an impevous and formidable war ship by tho introduce
OF the principle which build the structure
vinced that you obtained the best design for modern
warfare that has under observation The
peculiar hull would contribute the snbtan
tal OF the side deck Frame and well adapted
for the support of broadsidc guns OF large calbre
favoraby impressed with the entire symmetrical
proportion and general idea enbracein your plan through
steam To obtain extra velocity and rapid movement
would reduction Of breadth with an increase or
depth, which would produce arrangement in the
figure mdshp section. Your marine fabric would
posess all going qualities the approved ATTAIN
lie mercantile packet, with desirable and spa
cous accommodation for frs passengers de
livery OF freight and safe transport OF the mails Rcpcct
| fully yours, JACOB g. WESfERVELL
To L. II. DDSKIN, Esq.