The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-10
"0L0 BAY LINE. p"
Description of the Fleet Of Elegant
Steamers Plying the Cbesape AXE
Between Baltimore, Old Point Com
fort, Norfolk and Portsmouth.

To most persons who have Travelled
between Baltimore. Old Point Com
fort. Norfolk and Portsmouth, the
elegant and palatial steamers of the
Baltimore Steam Packet Company, the
s.Old Bay Line" are familiar. But
even to them a description Of the
fleet will not be without interest,
while those who are not have yet
to realize what they have missed.
This. however, may be dissipated in
anticipated pleasure of trip in the
future.
Following is description of the
fleet composing the "Old Bay Line"
THE ALABAMA.-This is one OF the
largest and finest vessels ever built to
ply on American waters. She IL OF 2,OOO
tons, and constructed of steel through
out The Alabama is a new boat, eng
recently finished at the works OF the
Maryland Steel Co.. Sparrows Point,
Md. She has u powerful triple expansion
engine, which sends her through the
water at the speed Of railroad train.
The Alabama has accommodations for
500 passengers, with over 100 elegantly
furnished staterooms The boat is heated
by steam, lighted by electricity. and is
constructed with water tight compart-
ment, making her practically nonsink-
able. The interior liz artisticallv finished
in hnrdWOOds. and decorated in white
and gold. Like all the feet of the OLD
BAY LINE she is commanded by Il
veteran nav gator, and manned by a crew
OF experienced and capable officers and
men.
THE GEORGIA This steamer, which
il a sister boat to the Alabama on the
route between Baltimore, Old Point and
Norfolk, liz built Of iron with II special
view Of strength and spaworthines-. She
has n capacity of 400 people, with 95
s.aterOoms. Like the otlltr steamers the
Georgia contains many rooms supplied
with regular bedsteads, and is complete
i'm all her appointments. She is richly
decorated, and hasa connections saloon
| on her main deck. A special dynamo
| plant furnishes the illumination, and the
| boat il heated by steam.
THE TENNESSEE.-T the latest
| addition to the fleet, is one of the staunch-
est vessels in the Atlantic coast service.
| She is built throughout of steel, is Of the
twin-screw pattern with triple expansion
engines Accommodations are provided
| for about 800 passengers, a special feat
| uTp UtiIS tiut I'LL tfltSlhteFot}IIiS arr ON
side rooms. These, as well as he saloons,
are furnished in excellent taste, and All
air of comfort and luxury pervades the
whole ship. Electric lights, electric call
bells, steam heated and all latest con
venirncrs. are to be found on this np-'o
date model OF the shipbulder's art.
| THE tIRGiNiA.-Like her sisters. the
| Virginia is one of the finest vessels ,v''r
launched from an American Shipyard
She is built Of iron throughout, and has
a capacity for 800 passengers; she is PSI
feet over all, 80 feet beam. and 10 feet
| depth of hold. She is a side wheel vessel
OF POO horsepower, and is equipped
with a beam eng inc OF the best make
She has a gallery. saloon and berth decks
with 9S staternoms. Including Is bridal
apartments. These, dis we'll as the state
rooms, are beautifully finished and fur.
nished, and like the balance Of the YES
sells are lighted by electric lights, provided
with electric bells, and heated by steam
All of The vessels remind one of first.
class hotels, the table service being OF
the best. Meals are served on the Euro
pean plan. The menu includes all the
delicacies of the season, including fish
game and meats. 4 speciality is made O
the cuisine which will please the most
fastidious.