The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-02

Designed by Henry a.. eieIovy, saa H 60
Mnhe T,renaV REiIes a 1Honr.

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Make Tvventy Miles a. HHour.
Henry J.. Gielow. the ~weli-known naval archi.
tect and designer Of such well-known yachts ~
the Marietta and Loyal, has just received an
order for a new 140-foot steel steam yacht for .
well-known New York yachtsman. She is now
building at Pussy g. Jones's yard. Wilmington,
Del. The dimensions OF the craft, which is ex-
pected to have a speed of 30 miles an hour
forced and 1s miles under natural draught, are
as follows: Length over all, lao feet; length on
the water line, 115 feet; beam, IL feet; draught
o feet . inches.
A number Of ne~- and novel features will be
introduced in the construction Of the hull Of this
new flyer by Designer Gielow. including a new
double bottom. like w. A. Skaters steam yacht
Eleanor, except that the space between the
outer and inner shell will be used as q storage
place for fresh water tanks.
The new yacht is to be fitted with triple ex-
pansion engines, four cylinders, and a water
tube boiler of 600-horse power. She is TO have
four bulkheads, including q collision one for
ward, one at each end of engine room, and one
aft, so she should prove practically unsuitable
whatever happens. Her crews quarters are for
ward and the owners aft. in the good old-fash-
Toned way. and will be luxurious and comfort
able without being extravaganza.
The forecastle forward will have sleeping nc
Communications for ten men. 1t is also fitted
with q large mess table and two staterooins for
the accommodation of the Captain and engineer.
The galley, which adjoins the forecastle, is seven
feet long and runs the full width of the yacht.
IL is fitted with a large ice box. sink, running
hot and cold water. closets, deck racks. range,
The engine room. which comes next, is sep
arated from the galley and main saloons by
steel .bulkheads. Then comes q big toilet room.
tub. closets, &c. Here the owner or his guests
have the choice of fresh or salt water. either
separated by a passaeeway, come four
staterooms. two or each side, fitted with
a d3idinE o SSsins, 9erth fh. se ,nsig s i2ISSSrs coS and
next, a splendid anartment, fifteen feet long,
and running the full width OF the ship, Plush
covered trausoms on each side. arranged so that
which are attached ,nickel.plated rods and silk
rooms, are the features OF the apartment.
1t Is also fitted with mirrors, table, book
connects il with the galley. In the after part
Of the saloon Will be lifted q sidehoard. china
closet; ice noT, Nc AT Az OF the saloon on the
hogany companion way from the deck. are two
good sized staterooms, and then comes the own
loon, is the largest apartment on the boat, is ten
feet long, ard runs the full width OF the yacht.
stead, bureau. table, and lockers.
Over the main saloon and statero9ms, magnlh-
fights " AND tbiyytv anu por Grd hniics s' Viii fpr g,eJs i ssSbbt
by day, while at night the interior will be illu-
minated by electric lights furnished by n pow
erful storage battery connected with the engine
room.
In addition to the water tanks In the double
bottom there will be n fresh water tank at in
the overhang. and one in the forepcak to furnssh
running vater throughout the yacht for lava
tory andJdriuking purposes.
On the deck. which Is to be flush from end to
end. will be II large mahogany social hall nearly
amidships, and sixteen feet long. connected
with the galley by n dumb waiter. This apart
ment, which Will be used ms n breakfast and
smoking room. will have a, good-sized table,
buffet, sidcboard covered with plate glass. and
Is lit by large plate-glass windows and electric
lights.
The yacht will be steered from q bridge over |
the after end of tn scocial hal, which is surround
ed by u brass rail. Awnings will shelter the helms
men, while a patent steering gear will do the
rest. The new yacht. which will be schooner
ri-ged, with light spars to support the awnings.
has practically pole masts nnd fUurteen-inch
.hulwarks filled with brass stanchions and lifo
lines. She will carry a twolvc-foot dingy. ask
teen-foot gig, and an eighteen-foot naphtha
launch.
In addition to the steam yacht. Designer
GiclOw Is at work on n 25-foot ccntreboard. lib
and niainsail yacht, ~ feet over all. IL feet
and 30 inches draught. 1t will have two
bcrths, galley, and toilet, room. Forward is n
small forecastlc, with room for one man and an
ice box. Aft there will be II big cock pit.