The Washington herald., 1911-06-25
White Star Lines New Vessels Eclipse
All Other Ocean Greyhounds in Di-
mensions and Modern Con
veniences for Travellers.

each, the center Cturbine) propeller o
tons ana each of the two wing pro-
peilers SS tons each. The huge after
ooss-arms' from which are suspended
the three propeller shafts, tip the scales
at 731s tons, and the forward "boss-
arms at IS tons. 1t is also interesting
TO note that each link in the anchor
chains weighs 175 pounds. In each ship
the unusually large number of side
lights and windows-over 2,o0o-add much
to the brightness and cheerful effect
Of the public rooms and passenger
cabins.
The Strongest Ships.
AS already intimated, nothing has been
left to chance in the construction OF these
superb ships, and besides being the
largest and heaviest vessels ever built.
they are also undoubtedly the strongest.
Their towering hulls are nodded to bat
tie against the seven seas and boast, in
each ship, the presence of three million
rtvets (weighing about LOO tons) holding
together the solid plates Of steel. To
insure stability In binding the heavy
plates in the double bottom of each ship
half million rivets, Weighing about 20
tons, have been used.
The whole of the plating of the hulls
has been riveted by hydraulic power,
with an almost entire absence of the
usual deafening noises, new type 7-ton
riveting machines, suspended from trav
cling cranes. having accomplished this
work quickly and well A very pleasing
symmetrical appearance and. more i'm
portant, a sound, tight connection, has
been attained in this way.
The double bottom, referred to above,
extends the full length OF each vessel,
varying from five feet three inches to six
feet three inches in depth and lends
added strength to the hull. The subdivi-
sion of the hulls of the Olympic and
Titanic into fifteen compartments, sepa-
rated by water-tight bulkheads of steel,
further assures the safety OF the ves-
sells.
The gigantic size OF these steamers is
best appreciated when 1t is recalled that
in length each vessel overtops by 1S2 1-2
feet the height of the Metropolitan Tower
in New York-the highest office building
in the world, and l32 1-2 feet beyond the
height of the new Woolworth Building,
now under construction. Each ship being
four times as long as the height of the
famous Bunker Hill Monument, and S27
feet longer than the height of the WASH
ington Monument, their massive measure
ments far excel Americas most famous
memorials.
"hA ucE SOHluCECus
Bilge or fin keels prevent these fine
steamers from rolling. and their ma
chinery is the unique combination Of
reciprocating engines Operating the two
wing propellers) and a low-pressure
turbine Operating the center propeller)-
an ideal arrangement which has been
tested thoroughly and found most salts
factory from an engineering point of
view in the White Star Lines Canadian
service steamer Laurentic. 1t is also
pleasant to record that judging by the
experience of passengers on the Lauren
tic, this ingenious combination eliminates
all vibration, with it's accompanying dis
comforts, and therefore it is assured |
that among a hundred other fine quail |
ties, the Olympic and Titanic will pos |
sess that most important of all-abso- |
lutte steadiness at sea. |
A rapid survey of the eleven steel
decks o. the Olympic and the Titanic |
reveals the most careful and compre- |
hensive preparations in every depart |
ment. Three elevators in the first class |
and one in the second class provide a |
means of access between |
decks, which, on ships so vast as these, |
saves the passenger much effort. The |
sumptuous character Of the passenger |
is in keeping with the most |
exacting requirements of present-day /
travel. In fact the fullest ADVANTAGE |
has been taken of the extraordinary |
dimensions of these vessels to excel in |
size and comfort anything hitherto at
tempted. both in the numerous public |
apartments and the private cabins of the
passengers.
Outdoor Games-and Golf!
On the topmost deck-cheerfully named
ba
pen promenade with a large area for
leck sports. All the enticing outdoor
yames that seem exclusively identified
With the pleasant hours aboard ship are
played here, and the ardent devotee Of
he putter and the niblick can keep in
top trim" by assiduous attention to the
fascinating pastime, deck golf" with
Is eighteen-hole course! Here also is
ocated the roomy gymnasium with its
omplete equipment, which will attract
many passengers seeking mild and
ealthful diversion. Forward are the Of
icers' quarters and the wheelhouse and
hart-rooms.
Comfort and Luxury.
On the vast area of the upper prone
ade deck "a" Just below, the steamer
hair brigade will be much in evidence, !
s here are many sheltered hooks and
orners where the bracing salt air can
e enjoyed with tho utmost comfort. I.
here is also abundant space for prone !
aiding. On this deck are situated sew I
raj of the most charming public apart {
tents. The extensive, richly decorated I
lounge" one of the chief social CEN
ers. and the spacious, elegantly fitted 1
moke room vie in interest with the s
xquisitely furnished reading and writing /
Dom, with its delicate colorings. All {
nese public cabins have the spacious, o