THE NEW ROTORUA.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 April 1923, Page 4

THE NEW ROTORUA .

: I.OX DON. February IP. j j In refitting the liner Shropshire, } j " hLh t ill in future he know n a - : lie j | ißotorua. lht‘ New Zealand Shipping i j Company have made a notable addi- | lion to the passenger steamers trading j betueeti (Ireal Britain and Xou Zealand. by «ay of tile l’amtma Canal. The aim has been to provide accommodation in a large ship —her “gross" exceeds twelve thousand tons- f,,r a limited itiimker of firsi-vla.ss passengers and to offer them its niiich a- pos-ihle ! in the way of convenience. comfort, and taeilties for rest and recreation. The voyage, in ancrowded <on;iitions should, it is expected. be e-jK'vially attractive. There are single and twoberth cabins and seating at resta tit ant tables in the dining saloon for the eighty first-class passengers, for who-e use the ship's saloon and promenade spaces will be reserved. As part of the vessel's refitting, her furnaces have been adapted tor the consumption of oil fuel, an impi mint consideration for travellers. The "Rotorua is expected to leave Southampton on her maiden voyage t under her new name about the middle 1 of Marc-h. by which time the large ( amount of internal work involved in I her reconstruction will have been com- c pietely accomplished. 1