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August, 1909 'THe MARINE REVIEW THE TyNe-BuIL_t TrAIn Ferry. STEAMER DROTTNING VICTORIA. The stability of the vessel and her behavior in a seaway have been care- fully considered. There is a very com- plete system of trimming tanks, and specially large bilge keels are fitted. The safety of the vessel is also in- creased by the adoption of the Stone- Lloyd system of closing the doors in the watertight bulkheads, submarine signaling, ample boats and life saving appliances, the former fitted with Welin davits. The navigation and. the maneuvering of the vessel are facili- tated by the large number of telegraphs which are fitted. Indicators on the bridges show the navigating officer the direction of the rudder, the trim of the vessel, the number of revolutions of the engines, etc, in addition to the usual steering, docking and _ engine telegraphs. The Drottning Victoria not only Carries trains, but she also caters for the large number of passengers who are not traveling in the long distance trains. She has first class staterooms for about 100 passengers, besides ac- commodation for a large number of other passengers. The day rooms of the first. class passengers occupy a fine deck house above the car deck, and ccmprise 'spacious dining saloon, ladies' room, lounge and smoke room, as well as a long covered promenade for wet weather. The whole of the furnish- ings and upholstery of these rooms is of the most comfortable description. Car Deck oF THE DROTTNING VICTORIA.