Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898Various
Science
Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898
Various
Science -- Periodicals
The dimensions of the "Bruce" are 230 feet long, 32 feet 6 inches
broad, and 22 feet deep, her gross tonnage being 1250 tons. She has
been built with very fine lines, a considerable rise of floor, and
with a graceful outline, which gives her the appearance of a large
yacht. Our illustration shows the "Bruce" when running at a speed of
upward of 15 knots on the measured mile at Wemyss Bay. Not only has
the structure of the vessel been skillfully designed, but her internal
fittings are admirably arranged. It is really most interesting to note
with what ingenuity passenger accommodation of a somewhat extensive
character has been provided in so small a vessel. The "Bruce" has
berths for seventy first-class and one hundred second class
passengers, and the accommodation is of a very luxurious kind. The
berths are between the awning and main decks, where there is also a
special apartment set apart for ladies, and at the fore end for the
officers' quarters. Besides these a large and handsome dining saloon
is situated on the main deck, richly upholstered and fitted with
unique little window recesses, which besides adding to the appearance
of the apartment, furnishes additional dining accommodation. It is
done up in dark mahogany panels, fringed with gold. The chairs are
upholstered in blue morocco, and the floor is laid with a Turkey
carpet. All the other rooms are in dark polished oak. A large smoking
room is also provided on the main deck.
The "Bruce" is further fitted with a complete installation of electric
lighting, together with an electric search light; has Lord Kelvin's
deep sea sounding apparatus and compasses, also Caldwell's steam
steering gear and winches, Weir's evaporators and pumps. Alley and
McLellan's feed water filters, and Howden's forced draught. She is
steam heated throughout, and in every detail of the sanitary
arrangements the health and comfort of the passengers have been
attended to. Six lifeboats, having accommodation for 250 people, are
hung in davits. When fully laden she carries 350 tons of cargo in her
holds and 250 tons of coal in her bunkers.
The contract speed for the "Bruce" was 15 knots--and to obtain this
Messrs. Inglis fitted her with triple-expansion engines, which we
shall illustrate in another impression, having cylinders 26 inches, 42
inches and 65 inches in diameter, with a 42 inch stroke. Steam is
supplied from four boilers loaded to a pressure of 160 pounds per
square inch. When on the measured mile a mean speed of about 151/4 knots
was obtained with an indicated horse power of 2200, the engines
running at 90 revolutions per minute.
The vessel has arrived safely at Newfoundland, having performed the
voyage at a mean speed of very little under 15 knots, a most
satisfactory performance. She has been running some little time on her
route and been giving most satisfactory results.--We are indebted to
London Engineer for the cut and description.
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