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62 Stability Determined (Continued from Page 17) the metacenter above the base, which I is equal to the metacentric radius — V plus the height of the center of buoy- ancy above the base, gave the posi- tion of the center of gravity of the vessel as 22.89 feet above the base line at inclining condition. At 11 feet 4.5 inches mean draft, the metacenter was found to be 25.32 feet above the base line, and the center of gravity 23.61 feet, and upon subtracting one from the other it is found that the vessel had 1.71 feet metacentric height at this light ship condition. After the center of gravity of the light ship has been determined, any condition of loading may be in- vestigated and the action of added weights, with respect to their effect on the stability of the ship may be calcu- lated. The displacement of the above ves- sel was found to be 4270 tons in light condition, at 11 feet 4.5 inches mean draft, and the vertical center MARINE REVIEW of gravity was found to be 23.61 feet above the base line. Upon placing the crew on board and putting this vessel in condition ready for sea, the following calculations gave the new metacentric height: Tons TIS PIA CEMICIIG «secs. ccvpnkasckesscoasoevabessns 4270 Passengers, cargo and stores...... 2160 Total displacement ........sccscses 6430 Taking moments about the _ base line to determine the location of the new center of gravity and using an estimated location of the center of gravity of the cargo stores and pas- sengers: 4270 & 28.61 + 2160 * 18.26 = 6430 x C. G or C. G = 21.81 feet above base line. The center of gravity in this con- dition was found to be 21.81 feet, above the base line which, when de- ducted from 23.70 feet, the height of the metacenter above the same line, by subtracting one from the other, it was found that the vessel had 1.89 feet metacentric height, and was in a stable condition to proceed to sea. September, 1926 Consult Admiral Taylor The United States shipping board on July 27, authorized Admiral Benson, in behalf of the board to call on Admiral D. W. Taylor retired, and W. F. Gibbs, in order to make practical tests of changes which have been sug- gested for the improvement of govern- ment owned vessels. Chairman O’Conner stated at the time, that the board has implicit confi- dence in Admiral Benson’s judgment and experience. The object of calling in experts was to investigate the pos- sibilitity of alteration of hulls at a moderate expense so that after diesel- ization these vessels can make an average speed of 12 knots or more. The board is throughly alive to the fact now that this minimum speed is necessary at the present time for any eargo vessel, if it is to compete in ocean trade. Mr. O’Conner stressed the fact that the board is not losing sight for a moment of the ultimate objective of transferring all of the shipping property to private operators, It was further stated that prompt action will be taken by the board. German Shipping Prestige Is Growing Kruse formerly staff captain of the IMPERATOR now the BEREN- GarIA the S. S. ResoLutTE arrived in New York on Aug. 20, with 727 pas- sengers from Hamburg, Cherbourg and Southampton. She is the second of the three ships to arrive in this UJ ax command of Capt. Fritz American line, under the name of the Wm. O’Swatp. After the war and upon completion of the ship she was taken over by the Royal Holland Lloyd, renamed the BRABANTIA and placed in their service between Europe and South America, flying the Dutch flag. In 1922 she was purchased by Ss, S. RESOLUTE RECENTLY SOLD BY THE HARRIMAN SHIPPING INTERESTS TO THE HAMBURG AMERICAN LINE country flying the German flag since the recent sale of the CLEVELAND, RESoLUTE and RELIANCE by the Harri- man shipping interests to the Ham- burg-American line, The construction of the RESOLUTE was begun before the war at the yards of the Aktien Gesellschaft Weser, Bremen, for the Hamburg- the Harriman shipping interests and made her maiden voyage from Ham- burg to America early in April, flying the American flag. Later her reg- istry was changed to that of Panama. which flag she flew until the recent sale, which returned the ship to the Hamburg-American Line, her original owners—and the German flag. The RESOLUTE bears the name of the fa- mous yacht which successfully de- fended the American cup against the British challengers. She is a triple screw, 20,000-ton oil-burner, 620 feet long and 72 feet wide; she has a speed of 16.5 knots, making the voyage between New York and Hamburg in 9% days. There are accommodations for 396 passengers in first cabin, 342 in sec- ond; and 401 in third class. She has a cargo capacity of 52,000 cubic feet, including baggage and mail room. The ReEsouute displays unusually beautiful lines. The passenger ac- commodation extend over six decks, of which three are in the superstruc- ture above the main deck. The bridge which is ten feet wide, extends three feet over each side of the ship. The safety appliances include all the latest approved devices; cross and longitudinal watertight bulkheads, radio, submarine signalling system, steam and water fire extinguishing systems. Antirolling tanks and bilge keels reduce rolling to a minimum even in heavy seas. This ship, which was especially built for service in tropical waters, has earned for herself the title “queen of cruising ships.” She has made three trips around the world, and on Jan. 6, 1927 will sail from New York on her fourth world cruise.