The Southland News states that an Invercargill resident claims to have hit upon an idea which, if it can be practically applied—and of this he is confidentwill revolutionise communication by sea. His idea is to obtain motive power by electricity. If the plan can bo put into operation it would mean an immense saving in working expenses, as the necessity for fuel and firemen—two of the heaviest items of expenditure on steamerswould be entirely obviated. Incidentally, he claims that the scheme for a fast service between Britain and the colonies—a twenty-day one as has been mooted at the Premiers' Conference, and been received with a shake of the head, would be a certain result; in fact, he thinks it would be possible to attain a speed of between 30 and 40 knots an hour. The inventor has forwarded a rough sketch of his idea to .Messrs. Denny Bios., the well-known shipbuilders..
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13452, 31 May 1907, Page 5
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