THE LARGEST STEAMER IN THE WORLD.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10406, 2 April 1897, Page 5

THE LARGEST STEAMER IN THE WORLD.

[hi tkleqraph.—press association.] Wellington, Thursday, Mr, Isiiat, a son of the well-known shipowner, came over to Now Zealand for the benefit of hie health, and leavosby thoGothio to-morrow quite restored, Ho hits famished some particulars of the greab steamer that is being built for Ismay, linrie, and Co., by Hurland and Wolff, of Belfast, about which various incorrect versions have been circulated. The new White Star liner will be known as the Oceanic, tlio steamer of that name, which was the pioneer vessel of the Company being now withdrawn, after 25 Years' service. The Great Eastern wan 079 foot in length, tho Oceanic wilt be 704, which is 65 longer than any other vessel in existence. Her tonnage will -exceed 17,000 tons. The internal arrangements will practically be (savo in some improvements) those of the Teutonic and Majestic). Although a much higher speed i» practicable, tho new steamer is not intended to bo exceptional in that respect. Tho vossel will bo launched in January, and will fulfil the Admiralty requirements, being able to take a large body of troops, and steam 23,400 knots at 12 knots per hour without rucoaling. Harland and Wolff, who have already turned out 155,195 tone of shipping for the White Star Line, have in hand altogether for the company no loss than 103,885 tons. Tho capital expenditure which Belfast hue thus enjoyed represents over live millions sterling.