The New York herald., 1873-05-01
THE STEAM YACHT AMERICA.
Her intended Accommod ntions and
Character OF Fittings.

Her Intended Accomm0d q tfons and
Character OF Fittings.
The steam yacht America, owned by Mr.. Henry N.
Smith and belonging to the New York Yacht Club,
was removed from the foot OF North Moore street
Tuesday to the dry dock foot OF Clinton street,
where she was taken up yesterday morning pre-
paratory to being coppered and having her rudder
post fitted. All things considered, the progress
made in finishing this elegant vessel Is quite salts
factory. The machinery In general Is all In place,
steam having been applied to her engine week
since In the presence OF many gentlemen COM
petent to judge OF It's operation, and found to work
admirably There is yet left to be built in this de-
partment iron coal bunkers OF 100 tons capacity,
some little brasswork and several ornamental rail-
ings.
The homework, which is to be OF the most elabO-
rate and expensive nature is not in such q salts
factory state OF progress that Of the machinery
yet the work Is being rapidly pushed forward, and
Will be completed about the 1st OF June. Enough
perhaps, to justify the extravagant praises be-
slowed upon 1t in advance. The house on deck Is
70 % S on " II S and
there is spacious pilot house, to be finished
elegantly in hard wood. Next to this is
ana be handsomely fitted. Then hsS heTs
are the chart room and executive Ofncers quar-.
sasv also SO ssf se ss sRS s
the chief engineers room. Next 70 the latter is
the engine room, which Is large and well venti-
lated, And to be finished In maple and mahogany.
Around the engine Is to be an ornamental railing,
which, together with the great amount OF brass
look vsry Srs!:y. fhe as division Of til the % house Sc
Oh deck, just aft the machinery will be used as a
social hail. and within IL Is the cOmpaniOnway to
the saloon below. This hall will be finished In
French walnut amaranth and maple, while all the
skyights are built OF mahogany, mounted with
expensive wood, each panel having an elptical
head.
The main saloon is As feet long and OF the
full width Of the yacht. At the foot OF the COM
paniOn way, which will be elegantly finished, are
to be found two large staterO0ms, designed Tor
the owner and q friend. These will be superbly
fitted in white and gold, while the doors will be
finished with French walnut panels, amaranth
mOuldngs and maple The saloon, In Its fitting,
will have handsome hard wood, and among
its other appoint ntments there are to be pro.
sofas of unique pattern, on either side.
The ceiling will be handsomely decorated and
in keeping with the general character of this su-
perb apartment. Forward OF the machinery Is
another saloon, which also will be finished in hard
wood. Here are four staterOoms OF spacious char
acter, designed Tor guests. Adjoining is the ward
room for oicers to be fitted with three staterOoms
and pantry and all other convenlences Then
comes the berth hall, where the sailors hammocks
Will be slung In n-of-war style.
Such ID general is the work on deck and the In
tended interior arrangements OF this large steam
yacht, and doubt when she Is fully finished and
equipped she will prove an object OF interest to all
who love q superb vessel. The trial trip OF the
America will be made In about three weeks.