The New York herald., 1873-05-06
THE STEAMSHIP PENNSYLVANIA.

Pioneer Vessel OF the state Lne-Ies
Dimensions, Accom- ma Oda tions and ON
GERS.
The new iron steamship Pennsylvania, the piO-
neer vessel OF the State line Glasgow TO New York,
arrived at this port few days since, and Is now
lying the company's docks near the Martin Stores,
Brooklyn. Yesterday was set apart by the agents.
Messrs. Austin, Baldwin & Co., for a reception on
board and during the afternoon many ladies' and
gentlemen availed themselves OF the opportunity
afforded to inspect the vessels pleasant accomm0.
dations. The pennsylvania was built by the Lon.
don and Glasgow Engineering and Iron Shipbuild-
ing Company, at Glasgow, both In hull and machine
cry and was Launched on the 18th OF February
last. She l. $50 leet long between perpendculars,
$50 feet over all 80 feet breadth OF beam 70 feet
depth OF hold; has three decks; draws
IS feet OF water with iull cargo, and 10
$500 t0ns gross British measurement The mo
tive power OF this vessel consists OF compound
direct acting engines, having TWO cylinders 81 and
~ inches in diameter, with a stroke OF piston OF
four eet. steam Is supplied by two boilers, each
with six furnaces; and Independent steam fire and
bilge pumps, with all other improvements are seen
In place in this department. The propeller Is 10
feet in diameter, ana has pitch OF 25 feet Tha
hull Is divided into eight water-tignt compartments,
and the rig oil the vessel Is that oil three-masted
brigantine.
a very superior order, and reflect credit upon the
company There are roomy staterooms fitted with
every convenience, including electric bells,
for " first class and 80 second Class
passengers The saloon. amidships, is ~
the shin and is lifted In the most comfortable man.
ner, making 1t an exceedingly agreeable place.
The finish is in hard wood entirely, maple, rose.
wood and oak being used in such taste as to pre-
sent beautiful contrast Then there are mirrors
In protison, piano and library and other appoint
ments in excellent TASTE showing that II has been
the desire not TO be behind other lines In providing
with liberal hand verything ornamental as well
as necessary. The ladies' cabin, an agreeable
apartment, opens from the main saloon, and s
prettiy finished and furnished. On deck there Ia a
smoking room, and, in fact, everyt thing has been
provided which will conduce to the comfort Of
passengers. The steerage, equal to an accom-
modation OF five hundred persons Is thoroughly
ventilated, and every Improvement has been
privacy OF emgrants IN voyage across the Attain
tic. The Pennsylvania will leave this port on her
return trip tomorrow "wednesday, the 7th inst.
She will be followed by the Virginia, OF the same
class, and the third OF the line has been named the
Georgia. This line has been called the state In
honor OF the United States, and it is reported that
much OF the stock is owned by Americans. The
officers OF the Pennsylvania are rs iollows:-
Cdpfdin-A. G. Bracs.
ODicerS-frst, John White; second, Jamca
knight; third, Henry Banks; fourth, VIM. McD0W
gail.
Iurser-Thomas Bowman.
DOct0r-Wm. Anderson.
Etlgu,eers-Chief, Donald Mcdonald; ASSISTANTS
John Anderson, X. NJ. Findley and Robert MO-
| Donald.
! Ste,rdrtt--John L. Hunter.
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