The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-06
|MPERATOR IS GREATEST
AFLOAT
hammOnth Steamship Launched
Larger Than Titanic.

Larger Than Titanic.
In the presence OF the emperor of
Germany and notable gathering, the
steamship Imperator, of the Hamburg
American line, was successfully
launched recently at Hamburg. Spec
ial precautions were taken to prevent
accidents to the vessels lying in the
harbor when the great hull was
launched from the slips. Among the
innovations introduced into the new
vessel as a result of the Titanic TRACE
dy, the company has determined to
swing cupboard the lifeboats, in which
room is provided for every person car
ried by the steamer and they will be
thus in readiness for launching at any
moment. The Imperator will carry
three wireless operators, thus provd-
ing for continuous service The dyna-
mo for the illumination of the vessel
and for the wireless apparatus is to
Imperator will also carry two first
officers, one of whom will be solely re-
sponsible for the navigation and Sc
ourity of the vessel. The new liner,
which establishes new standards for
size, luxury and safety at sea, will en-
ter the North Atlantic service early
next year. The Imperator's length of
900 feet and her tonnage of $4,000 rem
der her the largest ship in the world
She is to be followed by two sister
ships of about the same size.
The construction of the Imperator
and her equipment with safety devices
more than conform to the German
laws, which are the most rigid in the
world. She has been built with
double bottom extending her entire
length. In addition she will have coal
bunkers at the sides, practically Civ
ing her double skin, rendering her
a ship within ship. The Imperator
is also equipped with many transverse
bulkheads, whose doors are controlled
by hydraulic power from the bridge.
and can be closed simultaneously with
in few seconds by touching a lever.
A complete system of electrical com
extends through the ship,
thus placing the officer on the bridge
in instant control of any part of the
ship. She will carry sufficient life
boats of the latest design to provide
ample accommodation for passengers
and crew. The wireless apparatus on
the Imperator will be the most pow
erful of any ship in the world and will
be in constant service at all hours Of
the day and night
The enormous length of the lmpera-
tor, 900 feet, or nearly one-tifth of a
mile, can only be realized when meas
ured beside some familiar object or
distance The ship Is rather more
than four city blocks in length. In
New York, for instance, great many
of the stations on the Elevated or
Subway roads are nearer together.
When it is considered that the Inn
perator has beam of SO feet it will be
seen that the deck space is measured
by the acre.
1t is difficult to realize the size of
The Imperator even by comparison
with the largest buildings and CON
structions on land. The essential
structure of the largest ship weighs
more than 100,000,000
BIS In addition to this there Is an
enormous added weight of furniture,
fixtures, china, silver, glass, bedding
md other detached objects. If the ma
-erial used in her construction were
loaded on the largest freight cars,
train of about As miles in
length would be required to carry it.
Such a train would stretch the entire
length of the Panama canal from the
Atlantic to the Pacific ocean.
The main dining saloon is SO large
hat it will be possible for all pas5en-
gers to dine at one time. The main
lining rooms located amidships on
wo decks, the upper portion forming
great open gallery. Above this gal
cry, which is oval in shape, rises Gu
,oIa Of Stoipad pIasa
The Imperator, as well as the Kais
erin Auguste Victoria. and the Aperi
ia of the same line, will GARRY 4 com
olete Ritz-Carlton restaUx6nt What
nay prove to be one of the most popu
ar cabins aboard is the Rathskeller,
,r Cafe Verandah, furnished with
stone pavement and half timbered
telling and lighted by old-fashioned
anterns.
The main loungingroom NAV be
converted into large ballroom BY the
'emoval of the rugs. At one end OF
his saloon will be found stage COM
'letely equipped for concerts and other
performances. Another unique foa-
ure will be a magnificent swimming
,ool, reproducing with great fidelity
Roman bath. This cabin Is two stor-
es or decks in height and surround
ID by a broad gallery. The ceiling Of