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tor sets, each of 675 kilowatts ca- pacity at 230 volts. The turbine speed, which is 7000, is reduced to 1500 revolutions per minute. The hull of the vessel is divided into 12 compartments by 11 water- tight bulkheads. There are eight decks, six of which are used for pas- senger accommodations. These are the sun deck, promenade, main, A, B, and C decks. Decks D and E are reé- served for cargo. Loading and discharging is carried out without any disturbance to the passenger’s comfort. There are 24 der- ricks, each capable of being swung through the are of a complete circle. ‘Ten of these derricks are for loads up to three tons; eight for loads up to five tons; four for loads not ex- ceeding ten tons; one 25-ton derrick and one with a capacity of 50 tons. The total capacily in the six holds of the SCHARNHORST is about 490,000 cubic feet. Each hold is: divided off so that different parcels may be segre- gated according to ports. For partic- ularly valuable goods, there are extra safe compartments and there is also a special acid compartment for chemi- cals. There are four groups of suites for passengers, each comprising a bedroom, Radio room on the North German Lloyd’s Far East express liner Scharnhorst living room, reception rcom and two baths. The wide decks are especially suited for games and sports. Open air swimming pools have been in- stalled for both first class and tourist. For ventilation there is a Punkah- Louvre system by means of which fresh air is constantly supplied to all rooms. In the event of any danger- ous fire the supply of air can be shut off at once from the bridge by stopping the ventilation motors. At the same time, all air shafts are automatically shut off by electro-magnetically oper- ated trap deors. Special attention has been given to the ventilation of the en- gine room. The navigation appliances are of the most modern type. Besides a gyro compass, there are: a radio depth find- er, a submarine echo signal receiver and a Dr. Kempf log. To accomodate well beyond the to- tal number of passengers and crew there are ten unsinkable lifeboats. Two of these are equipped with propelling motors and are fitted with wireless. The boats are lowered to the water by means of a special mechanism which swings the boats out clear of the side of the ship. Each member of the crew is trained in practical lifeboat usage. Crew Accomodations The total number of the crew is 265. Accomodations are provided amidships and forward. They are well ventilated and are fitted with running water. The men of the crew have a common din- ing room with its own galley. A piano has been installed in the dining room; also a loud speaker for the transmis- sion of music and arrangements for wireless reception. There is a special laundry for .the crew; also. baths, showers, and large washing rooms. The route of the SCHARNHORST and sisterships in the Far East run are: Outward bound — Hamburg-Bremen, Antwerp, Southampton, Palma de Ma- jorea, Barcelona, Genoa, Naples, Port Said, Suez, Colombo, Penang, Singa- pore, Manila, Hongkong, Shanghai, Yo- kohama, and Kobe. The scheduled duration of the voyage between some of the principal ports is as follows: Bremen - Genoa, 9 days; Genoa - Colombo, 11 days; Genoa - Singapore, 15 days; Genoa - Shanghai, 23 days; Hamburg-Bremen - Shanghai, 34 days; Antwerp - Southampton - Shanghai, 31 days. All Outside Rooms All the cabins in first class are out- side rooms and are exceptionally large. All are fitted with wooden bedsteads, bed-commodes, built-in lockers, and wash-stands with running hot and cold fresh water. The tourist class cabins are also Spacious. The beds are ar- ranged in groups of two, one over the other. These cabins also are fitted with lockers and commodes and have running hot and cold fresh water. To conform with her character as a tropical ship, the SCHARNHORST is un- usually well fitted out for the conven- ience and comfort of passengers. In the first class alone, there are private baths and showers for 100 passengers. For passengers traveling in tourist class, baths and showers have been in- stalled in a similar manner. Protection against fire has been giv- en special attention. By decentralizing the electric plants and by use of fire- proof material in construction, the safety of the ship against fire is said to be greater than that of any other ves- sel of comparable size and service. For the first time a foam extinguish- ing plant has been installed for com- bating the outbreak of fire in living quarters. Numerous foam hydrants are distributed throughout the habit- able spaces. By opening a valve, foam is immediately released which suffo- cates any outbreak of fire. All the holds can also be covered with foam. A water fire extinguishing plant has also been installed on an extensive scale with numerous hose connections. In addition, hand fire extinguishers are cistributed all over the ship. Every member of the crew has been systemat- ically trained to combat fire and spec- jally trained firemen are on duty con- tinuously day and night. Operating controls in the engine room of the BS. 8. Scharnhorst—twin screw turbine electric drive MARINE REVIEW—September, 1935 13