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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 40

Fleet of Steamers Belonging to the Union Steamship Co

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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
403—Waymouth, John, Auckland.
  • 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.

404—Warburton, Piers Eliot, Palmerston North, Manawatu.
  • One Canvas Boat, to fold up for one person; can be made to carry any number.