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ple, the double bottom extending the whole length of the ship, and specially strengthened under the engines to give still greater rigidity in the vi- cinity of the machinery. The vessel has nine watertight bulkheads, divid- ing her into 10 watertight compart- ments. As of course is well known, the double bottom in addition to be- ing an element of strength and se- curity provides space for water bal- last, which is also carried in the fore and after peaks. The arrangements for cargo are of the most approved kind. There are WHITE STAR CANADIAN LINER LAURENTIC AS SHE WILL. APPEAR six cargo holds, and the bunkers are specially arranged to facilitate the coaling, : Those who witnessed the launch were much struck with the handsome lines of the vessel, and when com- plete the Laurentic will have a very fine appearance. The derricks and other. appliances for working the ship and cargo are of the latest pattern, special attention being paid in the design of this vessel to the requirements of shippers in the Canadian trade, and the vessel will have large refrigerated chambers both for provisions and cargo. The passenger accommodation in the new vessel has been carefully ar- Tanged on the most generous princi- Ples, and it is confidently expected that the Laurentic will prove a great favorite. Added to the good sea-go- "TAE MarRINE. REVIEW ing qualities of the vessel the accom- modation will be of the most com- fortable and pleasing character. A feature of the entrances and public rooms will be their height and general roominess, and the staterooms will have the same characteristic. The dec- orations will also be of a truly artis- tic character, realizing the ideal of the artist--richness and simplicity com- bined. The first class staterooms will be situated in a deckhouse on the lower promenade deck, and also forward on will be a the shelter deck, There number of cabins en suite, with pri- vate lavatory and bathroom adjoining each suite. ' The first class saloon on the mid- dle deck will be a very handsome room, paneled and framed, finished flat white, relieved with elaborate carving. The dado and furniture will be in oak, and the floor parquetry. The saloon extends the whole width of the vessel and will have seating accommo- dation for 160. It will have the pop- ular "well"? arrangement overhead, with veranda for the bandstand. The first class lounge on the upper promenade deck will be in Louis XV style, artistically paneled in oak; par- quetry floor. The reading room on the same deck will be in white in the style after Adam Bros. This room will also have a parquetry floor. 31 The first class smokeroom on the upper promenade will be decorated with embossed leather and handsomely carved framework round the windows. The furniture will be of mahogany, and the floor india rubber tiles. There is an electric passenger ele- vator serving four decks. The second class staterooms are on the shelter deck; the saloon on the middle deck--a very fine apartment extending the whole width of the ship and to seat 262. The second class library is on the lower promenade deck, and the smokeroom on the up- WHEN COMPLETED. per promenade deck--both elegant apartments, 'tastefully decorated in polished hardwood. The second 'class passengers on this vessel will find the provision made for their comfort second to none on the Atlantic. The third class dining room, which is aft on the upper deck, is also an exceptionally good room, extending the whole width of the ship. , The promenading spaces on_ this vessel will form a special attraction, the fullest advantage being taken of the vessel's size to provide the pleas- urable recreation so much enjoyed by Atlantic voyagers. The vessel will be fitted up with the latest and most improved Marconi system of wireless telegraphy, and will also have a submarine signaling apparatus. 5