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Captain Bessant Dies _ Living to the age of 89 Capt. George W. Bessant an old time Great Lakes mariner died in Painesville, O., June 11. He was born in England and went to sea at the age of 14, ‘becoming captain of a sailing vessel in his early twenties. He came te the United States and established his home on the shores of Lake Erie near Cleveland. He began his career on the Great Lakes as captain of the schooner Ros Roy. He retired thirty years ago as captain of a steamer. To Order Two Tugs Bids were opened by Commissioner J. J. Farrell in charge of the division of canals and waterways, New York, on June 24 for the construction of two tugs. These tugs are to be 77 feet in length overall, 20 feet 1¢ inches in breadth and 10 feet 7 inches in molded depth. They must be de- livered at Waterford, N. Y., by Nov. 1. Consulting Engineer Ian L. McKenzie for the last four years naval architect for the Great Lakes Boat Building Corp., Milwau- kee, and Chicago has resigned to open an office of his own as naval architect and marine engineer. Mr. McKenzie is engaging in general con- sulting practice, yacht brokerage and marine insurance and his office is lo- cated at 11 Balmoral avenue, South Hamilton, Ont. Egyptian Vessel Is Given Fine Model The Ex Amir Farovug Egyptian coast guard vessel built by R. & W. Hawthorne, Leslie & Co., Ltd., England. Her excellent proportions and trim appearance are indicative of the professional skill of British shipbuilders HE handsomely modelled twin screw vessel EL AMIR FAROUQ, illustrated herewith which R. & W. Hawthorn Leslie & Co., Ltd., England constructed to the order of the coastguards and fisheries serv- ice of the Egyptian government was delivered last August after a trial off the mouth of the River Tyne. The results of the trial were superior to the requirements of the contract. This vessel is 255 feet long over- all and is rigged as a two-masted fore and aft schooner with raked stem and cruiser stern. As she was designed for special service on the Egyptian coast, there are many spe- cial features in connection with her construction. A suite of rooms consisting of two tastefully decorated staterooms, with private saloon, pantry and bathroom is arranged on the upper deck aft for the exclusive use of official guests of the government. The accommoda- tion for the captain, officers and en- gineers received special consideration, the captain’s suite being in a special house on the upper deck forward. The officers and engineers, who are accommodated at the after end of the vessel on the second deck are pro- vided with up-to-date and _ spacious accommodation, while adequate pro- vision has been made for cadets so that the vessel may be used for training purposes. Unusually Complete Wireless Outfit An elaborate system of wireless telegraphy is fitted and accommoda- tion is arranged for wireless opera- tors on the boat deck forward. Electric heating is provided through- out the accommodation together with electric fans. The most modern lifesaving ap- pliances are fitted and include two special motor boats in addition to lifeboats. A skiff and gig are also provided for the general working of the ship. The vessel is subdivided by eight watertight bulkheads and a hold is arranged forward with the necessary cargo appliances. Refrigerated cham- bers are arranged at the fore end of the machinery space and fitted with machinery of the CO. type. MARINE REVIEW—July, 1927 ‘Two electric generators are fitted and the electric installation includes the supply of a 24-inch searchlight projector. Trial Speed Nearly 18 Knots On the trial trip the vessel at- tained a speed of 17% knots and afterward returned to the river to prepare for passage to Egypt under her own steam. The propelling machinery was con- structed by the builder at the St. Peter’s works, and consists of two sets of triple expansion’ engines.: Steam is supplied by two cylindri- cal boilers, working under Howden’s system of forced draft with an inde- pendent donkey boiler, and both main and donkey boilers are equipped with the White system of oil fuel burn- ing. P.M... Tottenham: Esq, OC. Po chief inspecting engineer of the Egyp- tian government in London was re- sponsible for the construction of the vessel and Messrs. Flannery Baggal- lay & Johnson Ltd., carried out the inspection of the building of the ves- sel. 37