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simplicity and dignity in keep- ing with our republican tra- ditions, Mrs. Herbert Hoover, wife of the President, christened the first of the two new $8,000,000 turbine electric liners for the Dollar Steam- ship lines, the Presment Hoover, at Newport News, Va., Dec. 9. The day was clear and cool with bright sun- shine and a large crowd witnessed the event. Mrs. Hoover was accom- panied by her little grandson, Her- bert Hoover III, and his mother as well as naval and military aids. A unique feature of the ceremony was the use of a bottle of waters collected from the seven seas over which the Dollar lines’ round-the-world fleet op- erates. The launching took place shortly before noon. No nation can be great on the seas without sentiment for ships which are the instruments of such great- ness. No man or woman who wit- nessed the launching of this great ship could be unmoved by its signif- icance in our future maritime history. This vessel is the largest and in every respect the most modern and luxuri- |: A CEREMONY marked by 22 ous merchant vessel ever launched in an American shipyard. Furthermore, she is the first of a fleet of four such vessels included in the building pro- gram now under way and projected The S.S. President Hoover General Particulars Demet nvoviersa ls tte et wena skein ean se ecw toealiee ages 653 Length on waterline, feet hen oe wae we 630 Length between perpendiculars, feet.......... 615 Beam-smolded steetsrcis ny oricaas wosusiti on soc aneratanties 81 Depth molded to shelter deck, side, ft......... 52 Depth molded to upper deck, side, ft., inv. .42 6 Voad.dratt: designed: tt.sciwinceds meee oo acs oe 32 Draft for scantlings and subdivisions, ft........34 Displacement at designed load draft (tons) 33,800 Gross tons. estimated mse c.ca ues eda se ea 23,00 Deadweight capacity at 34’ draft (tons)...17,400 Cargo, general (cubic feet).............. 650,000 Cargo, refrigerated (cubic feet)........... 70,000 Propulsion, Turbo Electric—twin screw, Peli by] Soe en eee poe ona CS wen ae ee 26,500 Shaft horsepower, maximum............. 27,200 Crise Speeds (note )ica-ccsiecaces a are ws wlereieese Puelteapaertys(tOns Otl) cane sacket cos wee iol 6,000 Boilers (watertube Babcock & Wilcox)........ 12 FirstClass Passen@ersic i cecacissiese tin ane book e 320 Special Class: Passenvers, .cn sas we ee ek 140 Passenger accommodations, other classes..... 800 Total passenger carrying capacity......... 1260 Cre iets aie prtein eee ean eaiian ahede cay gh acatect ace, Ohara 300 Classification....American Bureau of Shipping Subdivision. . British Board of Trade, 1928 rules MARINE REVIEw—January, 1931 Mrs. Herbert Hoover and party at the launching of the S. S. President Hoover at Newport News, Dec. 9, 1930 for the Dollar Steamship lines. In safety, speed, beauty and comfort of public rooms and passenger quarters and in economy of operation, these vessels will compare favorably with the very finest under any flag. It has been the common habit, not only abroad but at home, to be rather pat- ronizing about anything American afloat. This will no longer apply when the S. S. PRESIDENT HOOVER el- ters the transpacific service. The dis- criminating traveler will quickly rec- ognize her excellence. The new liner is a twin screw Ves-. sel with slightly raked stem and semi- cruiser stern and with two stacks and masts. There are nine decks in all. For convenience principal particulars are detailed separately in an accom panying table. The total passenger capacity in all classes is 1260. Quar- ters are arranged for a crew of over 300. Interior arrangements include elevators, swimming pools, sand beach, gymnasium, children’s play room, soda fountain, veranda cafe, smoking rooms, library, private din- ing rooms, tea rooms, music and (Continued on Page 24) S. S. PRESIDEN At Newport News Yar First of Four Dollar Lind ’ ' i t ‘