The S.S. Gothic.

Manawatu Herald, 2 December 1893, Page 2

The S.S. Gothic.

Mr Peter Cunningham, of Christchurch has returned to London. He has been staying with Mr Ismay near Liverpool. Mr Ismay is one of the principal directors of the White Star line of steamers. During his stay in Lancashire Mr Cunningham thoroughly examined the magnificienfe new steamship Gothic, which has just been built at Beltast, by Messrs Harland and Wolff, for -,thej White Star line, and which is der ; signed expressly for the New Zealand trade. He tells me she iB by far the most splendid vessel that has yet . heen seen in New Zealand waters, and combines exceptional comforts and conveniences for passengers with remarkable capacity in respect of cargo carrying. She can tak^fiOpO tons of cargo outward, an*d|lpn the homeward trip she can accorns6date no fewer than 72,000 carcases of frozen sheep, besides 8000 tons of other cargo. AU the ex-perts; who have seen her pronounceber to he as perfect as a steamer possibly cSn be in every way. Her first-class 'passenger accommodation is splendid. Every modern luxury is provided, and there are state rooms tbioit every variety of purse and tasie. She will also carry third-class, but no second class, as the space which that class would occupy is needed for cargo. In outside appearance and lines she resembles the other White Star boats, but the lonic lying alongside her looks quite small. This will give soma idea of the Gothic's relative.dimensions. She will bet in feet, the largest and finest steamship that has hitherto visited New Zealand. She has triple expansion engines, and will steam 18£ knots on a very-, moderate consumption of fuel. IndeecM she can oarry a full supply of coal for the voyage out and home, should this be desired, so that ho intermediate stoppage would be neoessary. She may be expected in New Zealand about the end of December. — Home correspondent.