Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-06
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the Pussy & Jones' Yards.
Henry J. .Gielow, the well-known naval
architect and designer of such well-known
yachts as the Marietta and Loyal, has just
received All order for A new t40-foot steel
steam yacht for well-known New York
yachtsman. She is now building at Pussy
4 Jones yard, here, The dimensions of
the craft, which is expected to have u
speed OF 20 miles an hour forced and Is
miles under natural drnught, are as fol-
lows Length over all, l40 feet; length on
the water line, 10 feet beam, II feet;
draught, o feet inches.
a number of new and novel features
will be used in the construction of the
null of this new flyer by Designer Gielow,
including q new double bottom, like w.
A. Skaters steam yacht Eleanor. except
that the space between the onter aud inner
shell will be used us storage place for
fresh water tanks
The new Yacht is to be fitted with triple
expansion engines, four cylinders, and
water tube boiler of 600.horse power. She
Is to have four bulkheuds. including col
lisiou one forward, one at each end of en-.
CINE room, and one aft. so she should
prove practically unsuitable whatever
happens. Her crews quarters are forward
and the owners aft, i'll the good old fash
ioned way, and will be luxurious and COM
Portable without being eStrayagant.
The forecastle forward will have sleep
ing accommodations for 10 men. 1t is also
fitted with u large mess table and two
s,aterooins for the accommodation of the
captain and engineer. The galley, which
| adluins the fOrecastle, is seven feet long
and runs the full width of the yacht 1t
| is fitted with q large ice boz. siuk running
hot and cold wafer, closets, deck racks,
| range, nc.
The engine room. which comes next, is
| separated from the galley and main
saloons by steel bulkheaas. Then comes u
big toilet room, running the full width OF
the boat, fitted with bath tub, closets, &C.
Here the owner or his guests have the
choice of fresh or salt water. either hot or
cold, as they may desire it. Ait of this
| separated by a passageway, come four
stateruoms, Two on each side, fitted with
folding blsins, berths, settees. lockers and
every convenience. The main saloon comes
next. a splendida partment, 10 feet long,
and running the full width OF the ship.
| nlush-covered tranSums on each side, ar
ranged so that they eun be pulled out TO act
as four berths, to hich are attached nickel
plated rods and silk curtains to divide the
saloon into four staterooms, are the fea-
lures OF the apartment. 1t is also lifted
with mirrors, table. bookcases, desk. racks,
and dumb waiter which connects it with
the galley. LII the after part of the saloon
will ne fitted 4 sideboard, china closet, ice
box, &c. AT of the saloon on the port
and starboard sides, separated by ma
hogany companiunway from the deck, are
two Good-szed staterooms, and then comes
the owners stateroom This, which is
next to the saloon, is the largest apartment
0n the boat, is 10 feet long, and runs thu
full width of the yacht. 1t will be tittet
with beautifully caryed bedstead, bureau
| table and lockers.
. Over the main saloon and stateroom:
7 magnificent mahogany and brass, stained
glass skylights, and 30 port holes vii
: furnish light by day, while at night TIL
interior will he illuminated by electri
: lights furnished by powerful storas
7 battery connected with the engine room,
Z In addition to tho water tanks in tn
, double bottom there will be a fresh waite
tank aft in the overriding, and one in tn
forepcak to furnish running waite
: throughout the yacht for layatory an
e drinking purposes.
y On the deck, which is to be flush frot
e end to end, will be large mahogan
a social hall nearly amidships, and III fec
0 long, connected with the galley by dunn
Z, waiter. This apartment, which will
e used MS a breakfast and smoking room
II will have a gOod-sj2ed table, buffet. sid
II board covered with plate glass. and is |
D by large plate glass windows ana electr
l. lights.
-e The yacht will be stecred from brds
4. over the after end Of the social halt, white
20 is surrounded by u bras rail. Awnini
g will shelter the hemsmen, while u patci
&c steering gear will do the rest The ne
yacht, which will be schooner rugged wit
light Spars to support the awnings, hi
AZ practically pole Hasts and l4-tnch BIT
warks filled With brass stanChiOns and Ii
10 line, She will carry u l2-font dingy, a
IL foot gig, and an lSfoot naptha launch.