The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-04-12
launched.


PHILADELPHIA, April IA special train
from New York arrived at Cramp ship-yard
at 1925 this evening to witness the launch
ing OF ould' S steam yacht, ATLANTA. Among
those on the train were, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gould, Misses Nellie and Anna Gould,
George Gould, Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffnan, X,
L. BALDWIN, Cyrus W. Field, IT,, William
Anns Hendricks, Z. J. jeffrey. Howard
Jeffrey, William II. Bingham, John t.
Terry and Il. A. Harris. The yacht was
successfully launched st liz p. m. The
voesol was christened "AtAlania" By Miss
Nellie Gould in the usual way.
Notwithstanding the heavy, damp atmos-
phere, large crowd witnessed the lannch.
In addition TO the party nom New fork,
there were many prominent Philadelpnlans
present. IL was expected General Grant ana
General Disz would be present, but they
were absent, owing to delay Of the train.
Only workmen we're permitted on board
the craft, the launch being witnessed nom
a spacious platform constructed tround the
Yacht, from which hosted the stars and
etripes. The owner Of the yacht, and party
occupied the platform At the bow
of the vessel. Shortly amer l O'Clock
a long file OF workmen ranged
AlOnH the 81 10 VI NuF hNfA VI viz a
and segsn driving in wedges preparatory
20 cutting away the last fastening which
held her on the ways. The vessel did not
move AZ once on the removal Of the fssten-
ipgs, and q murmur OF DISAPPOINTMENT went
through the crowd, but few minutes later
she glided smoothly and gracefully into
the Delaware amidst the cheers OF the mul'
titude, and the din Of steam whistles Of the
boats in the river. As the bow OF the boat
. - Nrfra NaIlfa fanmlH
christensd her the Atslanta, BY
breaking the traditional bottle
OF wine. The launch was complete
guoces.. and Mr. Gould was warmly con.
rratulatrd. Amer luncheon 81 the efiioe oi
Ire builders, Mr.. Gould and party returned
&, New York By special train.
Competent judges say Gould's yacht
Atlanta, Is the most perfect and compete
,pecinen offs stesm craft constructed. A
~ ,~avorthioe-s. she is considered superior
70 Bsnnstt's NsmOun.. Upon deck Der
length Is rs feet and on the water line
Zls feet. The yacht IL Tilted
M in the most magnificent
,,le. the cabins being fur
ni.h.d with all that art can sugFest for
comfort and convenience. The whole ships
company are 10 Be provided for ss follow
one captain, tvo mates, four qusrtermAs-
ten. two bostsusins, eighteen sesmen, one
rhief eneio.~r. two assistant engineers,
thre@ oiisrs, six fremen, three coal ps..ers,
enc steward. three cooks. and sir ssrrtnff,
IN eli 50 men. Besides her engine propell-
ing power the Atalsnts will be able -
spread a. much c.nvas ss an average Three
rrs.f-d schooner. Her standing riEring
~iI cunsI.f Of the best charcoal -ire and
c.nv.s specially made vel ighiened, her
r,ssfs. She vii Be propelled ~ compcufic-
inverted, dir-ct-nrtinE. srrfsce-con1e1 81 2
--rsr So r~Ir~Nm~n rImn a fMH~fm
80 one n sfrfr Inches IN disueier. VIII
thirty fnrbes stroke q piston The engire
IL fffef with steam-reTerslrE re-r-rli-
r-tsl r-e-lus. 81 nIeaus n which b can -
irrrnslistslT rere-sei ron ful speed t1e.1
:, mi ned ssiern. Ths Atalsrts vi Be
rssf- ~ -srTios b. ths middle Of Nay and
vii cost l.er Urnef tz1l.l