The New York herald., 1872-10-19
The Pioneer Of a New Line Between Lit
tie Cardiff and Giant New York.
OTHER STEAMERS BUILDING.
Welsh Aristocracy and American Democracy
to Clasp Hands Across the Ocean.
STILL THEY COME
/. Another Marine Gable to Aid in Increasing
Transatlantic Intercourse.

LONDON Sept. 10, 1872.
During this month Of September the pioneer ves-
sci Of new line Of steamships to New York was
launched on the Clyde The ceremony was one of
no ordinary character both as regards the distin-
guished persons present and the still more distn-
guished founder OF this line Of ships-the Most
Noble the Marquis of Butte being the principal
shareholder In the South Wales Atlantic Steamship
Company. On this occasion, with happy FORE
thought and suitable taste, Miss Foster-the niece
Of J. Edgar Thompson, Esq., President OF the Penn
sylvania Central Railroad-was selected to do the
h0nors Of christening the noble steamship. With
becoming taste and great selfpossession this
attractive young lady bestowed on the fioating
beauty the well-selected name of "Gamorgan,"
mid the paudits OF the numerous and distinguished
guests. The recent accident to the Marquis Of
Butte prevented his personal attendance on the
occasion, but his good wishes were present in the
shape of grateful note wishing God-speed to the
enterprise and strength to the link that was to
bind little Wales to big America-that was to make
modest Cardiff and giant New York more intimate
friends.
II ~ THE GLAMORGAN
Is fine, and promises to be fast steamship, II
not the fastest on the Atlantic. Report credits
her with the capacity Of crossing easily in nine
days. But performance in this, as in most other
things will speak louder than words. She leaves
Cardin for the city Of New York early in the COM
ing month OF October. She was designed, con-
structed and completed at the "London Works." at
Renfrew, Scotland, by the wellknown and highly
reputable engineer r-machinists and marine builders,
Messrs. W. Simons & Co., who are now building
sister vessel shortly to follow the Glamorgan, and
OF similar dimensions, to be named the Pembroke.
A third sister vessel Is also being planned for the
same trade, but OF larger capacity, e. 5000 tons.
These vessels viii be OF great strength and carry
ing capacity; at the same time admirably adapted
for the conveyance OF passengers, as no expense
win be spared In their proper equipment. The
Glamorgan in few hours after being launched had
her engines put fairly to test, and the working
was most satisfactory. The following are her di-
mensons Length between perpendiculars, S35
feet breadth extreme 81 ieet; depth to spar deck.
% feet; gross register tonnage $500 tons. Her
engines, of 45o horse power, are on the high and
low pressure compound principle, consisting Of
four cylinders two Of which are 72 inches diameter
and two Of SO inches diameter The length of
stroke is 81 inches. The boilers are tubular,
having twelve furnaces, fred at both
ends. These were proved before being placed on
board, as is the careful custom OF Messrs. Simons
to test all their work before exposing it to any pos
sibiity OF risk. The result Of this proving 100
pounds to the square inch freely. There are also
auxiliary steam engines for starting purposes, for
pumping, mooring, washing and supplying water
to the condensers; also an auxiliary boiler for
working the winches, cranes and windlasses while
In harbor or at dock.
The lines ofthe Glamorgan are very handsome and
graceful, denoting also high speed, with large buoy
ancy and capacity. They very much resemble the
models Of the Arctic and Baltic, designed by Steers
The Glamorgan is rugged as brig with iron lines
masts, wire rigging and patent geared topsals. She
is fitted with double wheel screw, steering gear, a
steam crane, two steam cargo winches. also pow
erful steam windlass and Chadburn's signal tele-
graph, communicating between Captain and pilots
and engineer. The internal arrangements are
OF the latest improvements in naval architecture
and adornment
PROVISION FOR PASSENGERS.
The accommodation ON board is for sixty first
GLASS; forty second and 100 intermediate passen-
gers while the space for emgrants and steerage
passengers will accommodate easily 500 persons
For these in their respective degrees, every COM
fort is supplied, consisting Of ice houses, baths,
ments so necessary towards comfort during an
ocean journey. The saloon is nearly amidships, so
gravity OF the structure are as free rom the sea
sickness, motion and noise as possible. This saloon
extends from side to side OF the vessel athwart-
CANT style by the well-known art decorator,
Mr. Burgess, OF London. Piano, card tables, lounges
easy chairs, elegant tapestry and upholstered work
serve to relieve the eye OF the too frequently
dinginess OF the Atlantic Ocean steamers. On the
spar deck is a roomy compartment, forming an
airy and well protected ante-room entrance, fitted
also with lounges and reclining settecs. Then there
10 adjoining the saloon ladies' cabin, finished in
polished maple and rosewood, with tasteful and
statefooms HS Seicre and aft ' of ss the saloon
are spacious and handsome, and especially well
ventilated. At the stern are a spacious lavatory
bath, parcel and baggage rooms. The second class
the mess room and accommodations are excellently
arranged. The steerage Ia considered with great
care as TO sanitary safety and general comfort
The quarters for officers and engineers, stokers and
crew are also well constructed looking to comfort
easy ingress and egress. The spar deck affords an
the lookout bridge amisshkips which covers chart
room and comfortable smoking saloon, fttedup with
nice circular marble tables, lounges and other club
The Glamorgan has had special attention paid to
her sanitary conveDlences. An excellent surgery
and female ward and two hospitals are fitted up
Win thought TO special comfort and convenience:
with gas made on board daily during the voyage.
OFFICERS AND PROSPECTS OF THE LINE.
This steamer Is classed at the highest grade by
the Liverpool Underwriters' Registry and has
chief surveyor. Mr.. West. The captain is the well
The chief onicer is MT. Williams and the en-.
Rneer IL Ar. Nicol go well and favorably known.
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sey City, on the other. The Marquis OF Butte, In
addition to his enormous wealth, owns the wharf
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guishcd enterprise and liberality he has conceded
these ships the remission Of all dock dues for one
year. and has also granted free supply OF coal for
the same PERIOD besides other lesser privileges and
perquisites.
Anxious to promote the most intimate CONNER.
cial and friendly relations between America
and Wales, this noble patron and almost
founder OF this line OF ships is looking into
other matters that may form closer link between
the old and the new country. In his endeavors
ne mas brought together number OF eminent and
wealthy gentlemen who longer see In COM
merce the "repusive features OF the com.
In old England.
The distinguishing marks OF these steamers will
be TWO white bands at the top OF black funnel or