Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-30
OCEAN TRAVEL.
THE ACCOMMODATIONS AFFORDED BY MOD
ERN STEAMSHIPS.

THE ACCOMMODATION AFFORDED BY MOD
ERN STEAMSHIPS.
Year BY year the number of steerage pas.
sengers has increased, until the steamers now
running between the two continents have am
pie Accommodations for Transporting 200, and
il is no very uncommon thing to see them tax
ed to their utmost capacity. Of late years
the public demand for increased facilities for
the transit of passengers has been constant,
and additional ships have been frequently in
course of construction to meet the growing de-.
mand of passenger accommodation. So true
is this statement, that at the present day there
are nine distinct lines of steamship compan-
les with lO2 frst.class steamers, which may
we'll be called floating palaces, capable of car
rying many thousand people-truly city in
themselves. In addition to this vast amount
of steam power, all vessels are supplied with
mast, rigging and sails to enable them, in case
of and accident to their machinery, to continue
upon their way as sailing ships. A journey
across the ocean, instead of being as formerly,
thing to be dreaded, and trip to be taken
Only once in lifetime, has now become q
most pleasant and enjoyable jaunt of few
days, in which, for comparatively small
amount of money, person receives not only
al the attentions given to the guest of first
class hotel, but is surrounded by all the con.
venences of life, with ample accommodations
in the way of sleeping.rooms and saloons.
To show the manner in which the comforts
of the travelling public are attended to upon
the present ocean steamer, the following will
be good description of the whole Glass;
First cabin or saloon passengers are not re.
quired to provide anything for the voyage,
as the steamers are furnished with liberal
table, including all the delicacies of the sea-
son, and everything necessary. Wines and
liquors of the finest qualities can be had on
board at moderate prices. The dining and
main saloons are fitted up in magnificent style,
the walls tastefully ornamented, seats and
lounges are made of every design which the
upholsterer's and cabinet-maker's handioraft
can devise, and with every regard for the
comfort and convenience of the passengers.
To these are added, furnished in the same
manner music hall, ladies' boudoir, and
a gents smoking-room, conversation room,
and library, furnished with the works of
the best English, French and German au-
thors, together with an excellent piano and
organ supplied with choice selection of mu.
sic. All these apartments, as we'll as the
staterooms, are connected with the stewards
apartment by means of electric bells, and
heated by steam. The state-rooms are large,
wel-lighted, perfectly ventilated, and elegant
ly furnished with wash.stands, wardrobes,
sofas, etc.
The kitchens, pantries, bathrooms and ma
peries are arranged in the very best of style,
ars marvels of cleanliness, and nothing is
spared to satisfy the most fastidious TASTE
The best of fresh water is always to be
had in abundance and an efficient corps of
servants, understanding several languages,
are always ready to attend to the wants OF
passengers. Each steamer carries a duly
qualified and experienced surgeon and physl-
can, for whose attendance and medicine no
charge is made In the steerages great im.
provements have been made, and Instead, as
in earlier days, Of the huddling of all ages
and sexes in one department., to get along the
best way possible, rooms are arranged so that
they may be in different departments. Steer.
age passengers are required to provide them
selves with mattress, bedding, and eating
utensils A liberal supply of provisions
we'll cooked, is served to them three times
day by the stewards.