Mr James Gordon Bennett’s new steam yacht, the Lysistrata,'built on the Clyde, has given satisfaction on her trial trip. She shows a mean speed of 19£ knots, and handles admirably. She has twin screws and 6500 horse power. The vessel will be completed in May. She is of 2800 tons, has a straight stem, a storm deck fore and aft, a singly huge funnel, with one mast abaft it, and one square yard for signalling. The interior arrangements are unique. .. She has no bowsprit, but a feature at the stem and bow is large owls with electric eyes. The anchors are stockless, like those used on merchant steamers, the shaft being drawn into the side of the ship. The hull is highly polished.
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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 107, 15 May 1901, Page 2
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