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322 Stugsund with her cargo immediately on completing her loaded trials. These loaded trials were intended to compare with the results obtained of those re- corded on the light trial and with the THe Marine REVIEW dinary model, while the virtual disap- pearance of the bow wave, the re- markable steadiness of the ship, and the absence of vibration were very striking features which the whole com- INTERIOR View SHowiING PLatinc oF S. S. Montroria. records of 23 vessels built by the same builders from the same model on or- dinary lines. It should be noted that the loaded trials were conducted with the ordinary bunker coal which the ship was to use on.her voyage, and with the ordinary staff of engineers and fire- men. Actual working, and not merely show, results were therefore obtained. After a half-dozen runs over the Whit- ley measured mile at varying revolu- tions, a speed of 1034 knots was ob- tained, or practically the same as on the light trial. [his means that the ship loaded, with her corrugations sub- merged, steamed as fast as she did light when the corrugations were above the water line and not, therefore, operative. But this was not the only result ob- tained. A comparison with the speed curves of the other sister ships built on the ordinary lines without the grooved sides in every case showed an improve- ment, and an improvement also on the speed curves obtained by Mr. Ha- ver in the experimental tank, and this improved speed was attained with 100 tons more cargo on board and 140 tons more displacement than any of the oth- er ships. To sum up, therefore, Fri- day's loaded trials clearly demonstrated that the Monitoria could carry more cargo, attain a higher speed on a smal- ler coal consumption than any of her numerous sister ships built on the or- pany of visitors commented upon with gratification and even surprise. We should add that a representative of The Shipping World was on board during these trials and saw for himself how the ship behaved. The steadiness of the ship and her easy motion as she glided through the water were palpable to all. The comparisons as to speed and coal consumption and _ carrying power furnish valuable data which we anticipate will enable both builders and owners technically to .demonstrate the virtues of the Monitor patent design, already vindicated in their eyes. S. S. KAROOLA. On Thursday, July 8, the twin-screw passenger and cargo steamer Karoola, built by Messrs. Harland & Wolff, Ltd., to. the order of Messrs. Mcll- wraith, McEacharn & Co, proprietary ltd, of London and Melbourne, - left the builder's works at Belfast, and after adjustment of compasses and a satisfac- tory trial trip, proceeded to Glasgow, whence she will sail for Melbourne at the end of the month, The new vessel, which is. 436 ft. long, 56 ft. 3 in. beam, and about 7,500 tons, has been specially designed for the Australian trade, and the employment of steamers of this class round the coast of Australia. The Karoola, be- September, 1909 sides having accommodation for a large number of first, second and third class passengers, has also every facility for the rapid loading and discharge of cargo, for which the vessel has large capacity. The engines are of the build- er's quadruple-expansion "balanced" type, and the ship is fitted throughout with electric light, fans, etc. The passenger accommodation is of a superior type, the size and luxurious furnishings and decoration of the pub- lic rooms and staterooms being such as to insure the utmost comfort. The first-class dining saloon, situated on the main deck, is a handsome apartment, with parquetry floor, sidelights arranged in pairs, and the tables arranged on the popular restaurant style. » The room is panelled and framed in oak, re- lieved with carving; the ceiling fin- ished flat; and the furniture is oak, The first class main staircase is in oak, the entrance being into the after part of the lounge. The first class lounge on the bridge deck forward has silk panels, and is framed in Spanish mahogany, with furniture and dado of the same ma- terial. There is a handsome bookcase at the forward end, also piano, and the lounge is fitted with writing and card tables, and has a fine dome sky- light overhead. The first class smoke room, on the same deck, is arranged with bays, hav- ing writing and card tables. The room is in oak relieved with carving, and with skylight. overhead. The first class staterooms are nearly all arranged on the tandem system, making them practically all outside rooms. The upholstery is red mo- quette; carpet, Brussels; furniture, ma- hogany. There are two sets of suite rooms, The second class saloon on the inain deck is a spacious apartment, panelled and framed in white, relieved with gold; upholstery is tapestry; furniture and dado mahogany; the ceiling panelled and framed in white; the floor has carpet runners of red Brussels. The second class lounge on the bridge deck is panelled and framed in syca- more, with furniture and dado of ma- hogany; upholstery, blue moquette ; floor, inlaid linoleum tiles; the ceiling is panelled and framed in white. The room has a fine piano at the forward end, and bookcase at The second-class smokeroom is on the boat deck aft, panelled and framed in oak; ceiling, plain white, handsome- ly upholstered in green Morocco; floor laid with artistic tiles. The room has an arrangement of small bays and card tables. after end.