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April, 1910 measured mile given in the, above table correspond to the speeds ob- tained with the reciprocating engines at the same revolutions, thus elimi nating any necessity for allowances, the weather conditions in the two cases being very similar. © It may be mentioned that the tur bines and gearing have given no trouble, and have worked satisfactorily with very little noise or vibration throughout the trials. Further, there is no appreciable wear on the teeth or bearings. It is proposed to put the vessel into commission and run ex- tended trials. CONTRACT FOR WOODEN BARGES LET AT SEATTLE. A contract to build four coal barges for Frank Waterhouse & Co., Seattle, has been let to John McAtee, of Seat- tle, for $25,272, the work to be delivered | in 90 days. The range of bids was considerable, varying from $25,000 to over $50,000, while the time required for construction was estimated by the various bidders from 90 days to 180 days. Mr. McAtee will construct the four barges at Port Blakley, nine miles across the Sound from Seattle. The barges will be built under the supervision of David Baird and John Jordison, marine superintendents for Frank Waterhouse & Co. They will be used to carry coal between the Wellington mines on EVAPORATOR GEARING { LUBRICATING PUMPS "THE MarRINE REVIEW BUNKERS CONDENSER 4. P.) TURGINE BUNKERS Fic. 13--PLan oF ENGINE AND Borer Room SHOWING GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF TuRBINE MACHINERY. Vancouver Island and ports on Puget Sound. The plans and_ specifications for the barges were 'prepared by Hall Brothers Marine Railway & Shipbuilding Co., Winslow, Wash. w ie 132 BUNKER BUNKER 8 Each barge will have a capacity of 600 tons of coal. They will be built of wood, following the usual covered, flat bottom type, and have no unusual features. Coal will be carried on deck. ? PORT 6 E aA STARBOARD Fic. 14--Secrion THrouGH ENGINE Room. TurRBINE MACHINERY.