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THE LOSS OF THE ATLANTIC.

The tidings of the terrible loss of the Atlantic off Halifax, accompanied with such a fearful sacrifice of human life, has created a profound impression here. The Atlantic was a magnificent ataamer, and embodied the latest and best results of modern naval architecture. She was one of the fine fleet of steamers known as the White Star Line, running between Liverpool and New York, and owned by the Oceanic Steam Naviga tion "Company. The vessel was constructed specially for this line by the well-known firm of Harland and Wolff, of Belfast. She was an iron ship, of 437 feet in length, of 3707 tons burthen, and of 3000- horse power, carrying four masts of graceful proportions. She was divided into five water-tight compartments by iron bulkheads, and, in case of fire, could be flooded in any of these divisions and pumped out again. Her sails were hoisted by steam, and she was steered by the same power ; ani, although »f great size, could be handled as easily as a pleasure yacht. Her grand saloon was 40ft. by 60ft., occupying the entire width of the ship, and was placed just forward of midship, the peculiar position of the saloon, aided by the great length of the vessel, exempting it almost entirely from the motion of either the sea or the machinery. The Atlantic made her first voyage to New York in June, 1871. — Melbourne Argus, April 7.

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Southland Times, Issue 1729, 18 April 1873, Page 2

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THE LOSS OF THE ATLANTIC. Southland Times, Issue 1729, 18 April 1873, Page 2

THE LOSS OF THE ATLANTIC. Southland Times, Issue 1729, 18 April 1873, Page 2

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