THE SHIP THE DOUGLAS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4264, 19 November 1874, Page 7

THE SHIP THE DOUGLAS.

The Douglas, one of the finest of the magnificent fleet of vessels trading between this port and London, was hauled alongside the wharf on Wednesday morning. During her detention at the Somes Island quarantine station, the vessel has been cleared of all incumbrances in the shape of passengers’ fittings, &c., the removal of which exposed those features in build which make -The Douglas superior to all other vessels trading to the port as a passenger carrying ship. Everything on board was clean and fresh as when she came into port last year, when her appearance elicited such deserved comment and such warm admiration. The roominess and extent of her ’tween decks, which form a magnificent sweep, excite some wonder as to the cause of the sickness which prevailed amongst the children during the passage out, but a visit to the ship will dissipate any doubt as to the cause. The passengers cannot have suffered from want of room or insufficient ventilation, as the ship is a model in both respects. It is evident that the germs of sickness must have been brought on board, where it would undoubtedly have developed into a greater mortality but for the exceptional accommodation of the vessel, and the attention of Captain Wilson and the doctor. The,condenser, which has ’ been made*''“more''" powerful .since The Douglas was last here, worked admirably throughout the voyage, so well indeed that she arrived in port with sufficient water to take her back. The passengers themselves were kept in the best of spirits during the voyage, at the conclusion of which Captain Wilson was presented with testimonials emanating from all classes on board.