Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-08
i0WA'S TRIAL TRIP.
Exceeds Requirements and viii Earn $500,
600 Bonus Sketch Of Ship.

Boston, April THE battleship Iowa
left her anchorage below Boston Light.
at S.25 A. NJ, for her official speed trial
over the Cape Ann course. The gov
ernment steamers which mark the
course, went out to their respective po-
sitions, early this morning. A light.
westerly wind prevailed in the bay.
The sea was comparatively smooth and
the conditions perfect for the trial.
She started soon after 10 A. NJ. and
crossed the fourth line at 2.30. The
observations from shore and vessels
show that her speed was II knots.
The Iowa is officially known as ''sea-
going battleship No. J. The contract
for her construction was awarded. Feb.
II. 1893 to the William Cramp a. Sons
Ship and Engine Building Go. Of Phiia-
delphia. the famous marine architects.
/, The Iowa Is larger than the Indiana In
length beam and deck measurements,
but the disposition of the battery is the
same except that she carries four l2-in h
guns where the Indiana carries four u
inch. and six i-inCh guns as against the
lHdiana's four 6-inch and her secondary
battery is - rapid-fire and machine guns
as against p Of similar calibrc on the Ia
diana.
In word. while the Iowa is the large n
ship OF the two, her armor and armament
are both lighter than those OF the Indi-
ana. These differences in plan are based
upon the fact that while the Indiana Is
intended as a lighting ship, with every
other quality more or less subordinated
20 that Of ability 10 give and take hard
and heavy blows, the Iowa is designed 70
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