The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 40
Fleet of Steamers Belonging to the Union Steamship Co
Fleet of Steamers Belonging to the Union Steamship Co.
Gross Reg | I.H.P. | |
---|---|---|
Rotomahana | 1727 | 2000 |
Wakatipu | 1796 | 1250 |
Te Anau | 1652 | 1500 |
Arawata | 1098 | 1250 |
Ringarooma | 1096 | 1250 |
Rotorua | 926 | 900 |
Albion | 806 | 800 |
Tararua | 828 | 750 |
Penguin | 749 | 900 |
Hawea | 720 | 850 |
Wanaka | 493 | 600 |
Taiaroa | 469 | 500 |
Lady Bird | 421 | 450 |
Waitaki | 412 | 450 |
Wellington | 383 | 400 |
Maori | 174 | 500 |
Beautiful Star | 176 | 150 |
- Models of five Celebrated Yachts, and five modified from these by being designed on a diagonal line of geometrical construction
The method adopted by the Designer and Exhibitor is a practical development of Scott Russell's wave-line theory. It is an immense stride forward in yacht designing, as it gives geometrical certainty to what has hitherto been mere matter of taste or rule of thumb.
- One Canvas Boat, to fold up for one person; can be made to carry any number.