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two. hours' continuous run. at~ full speed, in the case of the "Partar' this was increased to 6 hours. In the first official trials the speed actually attained as a mean of six runs on the measured mile was 34.857 knots (40.18 miles) per hour, although carrying a greater load than stipulated by the contract. During the two hours' continuous run the speed maintained was only a fraction less being 34.7 knots. The greatest achievement was, however, attained in the final speed trials. The boat traveled from Southampton, where she was built, to the mouth of the Thames, where the Admiralty meas- ured mile is laid out, at 34 knots, this being in the open sea, and then reached an unprecedented speed. of 37.037 knots (42.696 miles) per hour. A speed of 35.363 knots was main- tained continuously throughout the six hours continuous high speed trial, during which time the vessel covered nearly 233 miles. The following ta- ble gives the comparative speeds that have been attained by the first four of these 33-knot turbine destroyers: THe Marine REVIEW tion was considerably below the limit imposed by the Admiralty for the purpose. The Thornycroft firm are at present building the "Amazon," a somewhat latger type of torpedo boat destroyer, for the Admiralty, but owing to the success of the '"Tar- " tar" the contract for a second Gane of this class has been given to them while in recognition of their stiecess in regard to the speed of the =7a. tar" itself, the navy department has awarded them a premium of $60,000, in addition to the cost of the vesse]. a eee The Robert Fulton HE. side-wheel steamer Rob- ert Fulton, the latest addi- tion to the fleet of the Hud- Day Line, © was son River successfully launched 'at the yards of her builders, the New York Ship Building March 20. 'The appearance of this on the Ca. on initial magnificent steamer in_ service Hudson will mark not only the commencement of the celebrations commemorating the 100th year of com- mercial steam navigation on the Hud- Speed Speed through- Speed on best run - Vessel-- on measured mile. out six hours' run. over measured mile. Gpeeicle ae ee ee 33.15 knots 33.1 knots 33.65 knots MG NOE a ee es ee 34.00 knots 33.91 knots <a KNOtS MEOW tor eh ale wets ae 34.51 knots 34.245 knots 35.294 knots tate a a i ies are me 35.678 knots 35.363 knots 37.037 knots During the whole of the severe trials with the "Tartar" the machin- ery was observed to work smoothly, a full head of steam being easily maintained, while the fuel consump- son river and the 300th anniversary of the discovery. of the river by Hen- drick Hudson, but a record in expedi- tious ship building. The work of construction commenced on Jan. 11, and in less than 10 weeks from that date the Robert Fulton floated with pro- pelling machinery installed and part of her upper structure completed. The general dimensions of the new steamer are: Length over all, 348 ft; beam over all, 76 ft., and depth of hold 12 ft. 9 in. Her propelling machinery was built at the yards of the W. & A. Fletcher Co., Hoboken, and consists of a beam engine with cylinder of 75 in. diameter -by 12 ft. stroke; indicating 3,850 H. P. and driving the vessel at a speed of over 24 miles per hour. The paddle wheels are of feathering type. The entire construction, so far as is practicable, is of steel, glass, asbestolith, composite board and metal trim, making the vessel as nearly fireproof as. is possible. Her carrying capacity will be 4,000 passengers and her accommodations throughout especially elaborate. The main saloon, dining room, and parlors have mural decorations comprising his- toric sketches and portraits. A large open lunch room, near the orchestra, will be treated in ship cabin style. The