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82 THE Marine REVIEW TABLE OF OFFICIAL TESTS MADE ON THREE-LINK SAMPLES OF BORSIG CHAINS (GROSS TONS). ¢ Tensile stresses and elongations prescribed by --German Admiralty 7 & y ide we 5 " = 8 < 6 o © aa 6 3 o Diameter of link, metal. 2 3 By z c s o " Cea Gee pe Py gS wee bo mY oe ee £ g op Log. eee ee ae od tH oe On me = A Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. 26 mm. (1 in. +), studless 34.8 21.1 12:8 27.00 28.30 = 28.30 27,20 16.7 8 26 mm. (lin. +), stud ........... 95.46: 0.40) 141°*37.00 28:30 28.30 ~ 29:26 17.8 7 33 mm. (1%; in. --), stud ........ 59.4 - 22.3 15.7 46.50 45.60 45.60. 47.20 178 7 36 mm. (14% in. +), stud ........ 67.9 = 21:5 13.1... 51,00: S420. 52.30; 56.10-..17.8 7 39 nim. (143 Ho) BLU ea an 768 20.6: 12.3. 61:40 60,40 60.20 65.80 17.8 Z 42 mm, (184 in.), studless ........ 93.25 21.0 .14.6 71.75 68.90 68.35 7640 167 8 45 mm. (12§ in. --), stud ........ 103 9 208 14.4 F713) 7910" 7847) (87.70. 17.8 7 60 mm. (2% in. --), stud ........ 188.8 21.4 17.4 142.10 140.70 139.50 155.80 17.8 7 63 mm. (24 in. +), stud ........ 192.4 19.8 16.4 157.50 154.70 153.80 171.80 17.8 7 69 mm. (238 in.), stud ...........230.2 19.9 15.8 181.00 178.00 177.85 206.10 17.8 7 increased by the abolition of the trans- the tests prescribed by the great clas- verse welds above mentioned, while the uniformity in the dimensions of the different links insures a smooth passage of a complete cable through the capstan. Official trials of a large number of such chains are set out in the table above. For the sake of comparison, sification societ'es and by the German admiralty are likewise given. It will be observed that the requirements of these various authorities are not only fulfilled, but sometimes very consider- ably exceeded. As a result of these tests, chains made by this process have been introduced into the German navy. . | > ©.F Red Star Liner Lapland HE RED Star liner Lapland lett; -- Belfast': on: Saturday; March 27, and: after: under- going the usual trials and ad- justment of compasses proceeded to Southampton, where she was dry docked by Messrs. Hiarland & Wolff, Ltd, in the large graving dock in close proximity to their works at that port, after which the vessel went to Antwerp. and from there sailed to New York on her maiden trip. The Lapland, the latest and most notable addition to the Red Star Line in Antwerp, has been constructed at Messrs. Harland & Wolff's yard at Belfast, and has been greatly admired by all who have had the good fortune to inspect the vessel. She is by far the largest vessel sailing under the Belgian flag, being over 620 ft. long x 70 ft. beam x 50 ft. deep, and 18,565 tons gross register. The vessel has been built in acco-dance with the re- quirements of the British board of trade and the American and Belgian laws for passenger vessels, her con- struction thus illustrating that develop- ment of international commerce and unity which the Red Star Line has done so much to promote in its im- portant services between Antwerp and New York, Philadelphia, etc. The a large quantity of cargo anda large number of passengers, about 450 first, 400 second and 1,500 third class--for all of whom accommodation on the most approved principles is provided-- in fact, the new vessel in every respect will represent the highest excellence of the ship builder's art. Exceptionally Strong Construction. The Lapland is an exceptionally strong vessel, having nine decks and being built on the cellular double bot- tom principle, the double bottom ex- tending the whole length of the ship, the depth of the inner vertical keel being 4 ft. 6 in. throughout, excepting under the engines where it is increased to 5 ft. O in., the object of this of course being to give still greater rig- ' dation Lapland is designed to carry. May, 1909 idity in the vicinity of the machinery, The vessel has 10 watertight 'bulk. heads, being thus divided into jj watertight compartments. There js also a center line bulkhead in the car- go holds 'and "tween decks." The 'double tbottom, of course, in addition to being an element of strength and security, provides space for water bal- last, which is also carried in the fore and aft peaks. The arrangements for cargo are of the most 'approved kind. There are six cargo holds, and the bunkers are arranged so that the vessel can be completely coaled from either side. The Lapland is a very sightly vessel, with four masts and two funnels. The _cargo derricks are of the tubular type, and the other appliances for working the ship and cargo are also of the lat- est pattern. The first class staterooms in the Lapland are placed on the two upper- most decks--on the shelter deck for- ward and the bridge deck--and are ex- ceptionally spacious and airy. A fea- ture in connection with this accommo- is the large number of one- berth rooms, over 60 such rooms be- ing provided. There are also cabins arranged en suite, with private lava- tory and bathroom adjoining. More- over, all upper 'berths in first class staterooms are folding 'berths, which gives a more roomy and tidy appear- ance than the ordinary arrangement. Accommodations for Passengers. The first class saloon is situated on the middle deck forward. This is a- magnificent apartment both as regards size and decoration. The framing is paneled in white, relieved with carv- ing and old gold. The dado is in oak, as also the furniture. The saloon ex- tends the full width of the vessel, and the arrangement of the large sidelights in pairs is most effective. The first class Jounge, also the reading room 'and the first class smoke room, are situated on the promenade deck. The lounge, situated forward onthe upper promenade deck, is a spacious apartment, panelled in oak, designed in the dignified style of early Georgian times, handsomely relieved with carv- ings. At the after end is an inglenook, with a well-proportioned and noble looking fireplace and overmantel, in the arrangement of which full advan- tage of the lofi'ness of the room. The reading room is another sumptu- ous situated amidships has been taken and elegant apartment, the upper promenade deck, the decoration partaking of the - of the style on pale and ttim elegance