ELECTRICALLY EQUIPPED SHIPS

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 25, 24 October 1921, Page 6

ELECTRICALLY EQUIPPED SHIPS

As is well known, almost the first place where electric light was used was on board ship; and Great Britain led the way in this application of electricity, which made life at sea so much more healthy and pleasant. Since the early days, when electric lamps and electric, ventilating fans were practically the only uses of electricity on board ship, there have been many remarkable developments. In one of tne latest liners launched from a British shipyard there is a verv complete electrical installation. AH water-tighi doors are operated and controlled electrically from the captain’s bridge. There are two electricallv operated lifts for (he pantry, and amongst the service machinery there is an e'-ectricallv driven apparatus for mixing the dough nnd for washing and peeling potatoes. The electricallydriven gear also includes refrigerating fans, ventilating fans, and forceddraught fans for the boilers. 'Tpm ship’s whistle is automatically operated bv electric means from the captains briitee and loud speaking telephones have" been installed to assist in the navigation of the ship. Some interesting feituTPS arc shown by a still largpr British ship which recently wont on her nmiden vovage to America. This vessel, which accommodates 2200 passengers, is specially designed nnd built tn burn oil fuel nnd her turbines drive the propellr.../fhroll7h the latest typo of mech.anical speed reduction gear. All (he auxiliary machinery, such ns winches, hoists, steering gear and cranes, is notable for being electro-hydraulic, thus representing a notable advance on former practice.