Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-11-09
srnes New slenmer ..New York" 4,
81 x NKp. MR.


Thenew and splendid passenger and
freight steamer New York, just built
BY Haitian & Holllngsworth, for the N.
Y. F. &c N. r. r.. left her dock, in this
city, yesterday Tor trial trip to the
Capes.
The steamer made Old Point in for
ty-live minutes, sailing against stiff
north wind, which is squal to an aver
ara ofsventeen miles per hour, steady
sailing. under the same circumstances.
Leaving Old Point she went to the
Capcssand returned to Norfolk with
equal speed, showing her to be in every
respect equal totlle demands of the ex-
Extraordinary service sometimes required
between Norfolk ard Cape Charles.
Tie New York l5a single screw
steamer. 200 feet long between;perpail-
dicalaEs, 2io feet long over all. 81 feet
besln. molded;l4 feet depth Of hold to
baseiine.
The5motive power consists of one
triple expansion, compound, surface
cordeEsing engine, cylinder 1sf inches.
7iIches and AZ inches diameters by y
stroke: Of "a Inches, common to all,
supplied with steam by two boilers.
(stetiJ Iroportimel throughout for ~
working pressure Of 100 pounds per
spare inch.
On her engineers trial trip the New
York developed d speed of over l6i
miles, fl.slack waite. per hour; but. as
this was with only 100 pounds of steam,
and a;Ssl;e is allowed 100 pounds,it will
be seea that she has very large mar
gin Of power stilllo be applied. which
will lnrrortionately increase her speed,
so that. when she is down to her final
bearings, au.i the engine has been run
ming for some time. so as to secure the
proper adjustment OF all her parts, SHE
is expected to prove anexcredingly fast
steamer. Shr has a capacity for carry
ing about 200 tons OF freight on the
main deck.
Her accommodation are eli giant anil
ample. III tile hold, besides The officers
quarters, lathe dining room, winch is
furnished with every modern conven
fence. The furnishing is of natural
wo,nI, ash aud yak. The pantry and
Kitchen are furnished with every posi-
BILE facility for the accommodation and
cnmfort of "a travelling public. Moth
ing is neglected which will add to the
convenience or luxury Of trip ACROSS
the bay
Special attention has been given to
the matter of Il private saloon for the
ladies. which is entirely separated from
all other parts II the boat, and which is
furnished lalor.t-Iy with every pos
slie experimentation. Tliu finishing Of
tile ladies' saloon is of ok 3nil tho CON-
structlon or IL Is particularly well con
ceived and executed. This is III i'm
portan. feature OF travel across tlip bay
and al inspection Of Jnis b,ai by the
ladies' will show them that they have
been thoughtfully provided for.
Tile boat is supplied with all modern
improvements in machinery and is
constructed AFTER TIL. most approved
models for swiftness and safety. She
Is provided with Edison electric lights
in every part, with four life-boats and
two life RATS; the necessary; Steam AID
hand pumps for use in case of fire o
other accident.
She has a barber slmp. lobby, smoking
room AMI other adjuucts Of modern
travel. She is furnished with elegant
taste and with the most harmonious
and pleasing effect. Her mirrors. Car
pets, state.room furnishing, etc. are
of the most elegant pattern.-Norfolk
Landmark, Nov. End.