ELECTRIC SHIPS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 688, 29 November 1921, Page 7

ELECTRIC SHIPS.

LATEST METHODS OF EQUIPMENT. As is well known allmost 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 lans were practically the only uses of electricity on board ship, there have been many remarkable developments. In one of the latest Jiners launched from a British shipyard .there is a very complete electrical installation. All" watertight doors are operated and controlled electrically from the captain’s bridge. There are two electrically operated lifts for the pantry, and amongsjt the service machinery there is an electricaliyi driven apparatus for mixing the dough and for washing and peeling potatoes. The electrically-driven- gear also includes refrigerating fans, vneilating fans, and forced draught fans for the boilers. The ship’s whistle is automatically operated by electric menas from the captain’s bridge, and loud speaking telephones have been installed to Some interesting features are shown assist in the navigation of the snip, bv a (still larger British ship which recently went on her maiden voyage to America. This vessel, which accommodates 2200 passengers, is specfuel, and her turbines drive the proially designed ana built to burn oil pellors through the latest type of mechanical speed reduction gear. All the auxiliary machinery 7, such os winches, hoists, steering gear,and cranes is notable for being electro-hydraulic, ■thus representing a notable advance on formerly.