The New York herald., 1871-01-17
THE NEW STEAMSHIP ALEXANDRIA.

stin Another Addition 20 the Glasgow NTedi-
terranean Servlce-Her Dimensions, Accom-.
mOdati0ns, Character Of Construction and
List Of Omcers.
The Anchor line have added another superb
steamship to their Glasgow and Mediterranean ser.
vice-the Alexandria-which arrived at this port on
Sunday and now discharging her cargo at pier No.
20 North river. Although the first voyage across the
Atlantic OF this vessel has been somewhat longer
than usual, owing to her new machinery and fire.
quent adverse winds, she has demonstrated her sea-
worthiness proving to be an excellent ocean boat,
and when called upon can exhibit a fleet pair OF
heels This vessel was launched, In the early
part Of November last, from the yards Of
Messrs. Robert Duncan Sons Port Glasgow.
She is 80 feet In length ALL SO feet breadth OF
beam, % feet inches depth of hold; mas two full
decks and poop deck; draws 20 feet of water at load
draught and is or 1055 tons burden, British measure
ment Her hull Is constructed OF wrought iron
plates one mich at the bottom running up TO seven.
eghths and three-fOurThs OF an inch at the sides.
These are double rveed, and the plate strlngers on
each deck being Of large dimensions, add greatly to
the vessels strength Her tanks have a capacity for
1900 gallons Of water, and the fresh water condenser
is capable OF supplying over sixty gallons per hour.
THE MOTIVE POWER
OF the Alexandria consists of tive vertical. direct
IL
working pressure Of sixty pounds. These were con-
structed by the Flnniston Steamship Works Com.
pany, the cylinders being thirty eight and sixty
inches In diameter with stroke OF piston OF three
feet SIX inches. The boilers, in number, are of
the round tubular description, with four furnaces III
each, and the propeller, which Is OF cast iron, Is If
teen feet In diameter, with pitch OF twenty-five
feet In all other particulars, such steam hoisting
apparatus, independent steam fire ana bige pumps,
afrording great security against fre this vessel Is
well supplied. Her rig Is tnat OF bark. She has
THE ACCOMMODATIONS
for both nrs class and steerage passengers on board
the Alexandria are or the same comfortable and
c0sey character observable upon athe vessels Of the
Anchor line. There is plenty Of room In large and
pleasant staterooms for seventyOne passengers and
IN the steerage for aoout 900, The state-
rooms are prethy furnished in red, with velvet COW
cred sofas and all convenences Of toilet which long
experience could suggest.
THE MAIN SALOON
Is exqusltely appointed, and upon entering IT the
eye Is struck pleasantly and favOrably. Large mir
rors are at the forward end, and the panels finished
with teak and White wood set off the rich surround
ing wonderfully There are "generair cabins, or
rather 'lounging rooms" on the main deck, aft the
saerOoms-One for ladies and the other for gentle
men-where the luxurious sofas invite rest after u
promenade on deck. The Intermediate saloon Is
also full OF conveniences and comfort, While the
quarters for steerage passengers are large ana
ceedingly well ventilated
THE MEDiTERRANEAN TRADE
oil the Anchor line has become OF great portance.
Their vessels leave GlaslOw Tor the ports OF the
Mediterranean and hence to New York every week,
or as the trade warrants. The Alexandria HIS q
very valuable cargo besides her fruits consisting Of
silks and velvets from Marseilles.
LIST OF OFFICERS.
The officers OF the Alexandria all able and ex-
perienced gentlemen The following is a iist:-
Cdptat7-JOhn Lees.
Fts'st ODcer-Janes harris
second OBlcer-James Westlands
Third ODtcer-W. Gibson.
Iurser-John Agncw.
Cnter SeUdrd-James Wilson.
EaJt7leeJS-Chef, James Scott: Assistants George
NOR, Alexander Wlikle and Alexander Robinson.