THE S.S. MAWHERA.

Grey River Argus, Volume XXX, Issue 4783, 19 January 1884, Page 2

THE S.S. MAWHERA.

The Soxith Wales Daily News, of November 14th last, gives the following information regarding the latest addition to the Black Diamond Line of steamers : — "The fine new screw steamer Mawhera, of and for Wellington, N.Z., now loading in the East Bute Dock, Cardiff, is the fourth vessel for New Zealand w'dch has coaled and taken passengers from this port. She has, like her predecessors, been built for the coasting trade at the antipodes by Messrs M'lntyre and Co., Glasgow, and engined by Messrs Muir and Houston, also of Glasgcv. The steamer is classed 100 Al at Lloyd's, and is of the following dimensions : — Length 200 feet, beam 25 feet, and depth of hold 15 feet. Her engines are 23 and 45, with 30 inches stroke, 901 b pressure, and on her trial trip she ran 12 knots. The steamer has a large saloon amidships, forward of the engines, with commodious state rooms, and is fitted with every comfort and convenience, including electric bells. Accommodation is provided for 45 first class and 25 second class passengers. On deck the appliances for the rapid loading and discharging of cargoes are of the latest and best description. The steamer and engines have been built to the order of Captain W. R. Williams, under the personal supervision of his son, Mr J. H. Williams, and Mr J. B. Brown, respectively. The latter takes the steamer out. Captain H. Johnson, who has had several years of colonial experience in steamers, commands the vessel.