THE ELINGAMITE.
The Elingamite was built at New-castle-on-Tyne in 1887 by Messrs. Swan and Hunter. She was a steel screw steamer of 2585 tons and 1675 registered tonnage. Her engines ■were surface condensing triple-ex-pansion, anil the diameters were 25, 41 and 67 inches, with a stroke of 42 inches. Her speed was 13J knots. She had cargo accommodation for 1600 tons dead weight. There were four hatches and ten winches for worjcing cargo. The passenger accommodation was excellent. The state cabins were roomy and well ventilated, and provided accommodation for 143 passengers. The saloon, which was high and roomy, provided accommodation for 72 at one sitting. The steamer had a promenade deck nearly 200 ft long on the poop. In the steerage provision was made for 81 passengers. The Elingamite was engaged for a number of years in trade between inter-State ports on the other side, and in the early part of 1898 was transferred to the SydneyNew Zealand trade, replacing the Anglian. "
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIX, Issue XX, 15 November 1902, Page 1239
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163THE ELINGAMITE. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIX, Issue XX, 15 November 1902, Page 1239
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