NO MORE SEA-SICKNESS.
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A large company asssembled, by in* vitation, on the Havana steamer City of Alexandra, to inspect the operations of the new self-levelling berths with which the vessel was fitted. The “ New York Post ” says that these berths are of ordinary size. They are attached both above and below to universal joints and are weighted underneath by cres-cent-shaped cylinders of iron. This arrangement is designed to keep the berths perpetually level, no matter what angle the vessel herself may take, and, consequently, to do away with seasickness entirely. To further maintain the berths in their orbit, and prevent sudden changes of position, they are provided Avith spiral springs. They appeared to work well, and the visitors expressed their satisfaction without stint. They are to be introduced into all vessels of the line, and other lines have the matter under consideration.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2366, 16 October 1880, Page 2
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144NO MORE SEA-SICKNESS. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2366, 16 October 1880, Page 2
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