On Thursday 10 December there was successfully launched from the Shipbuilding and Engineering Works of Messrs. Oswald Mordaunt & Co. at Southampton a handsomely modelled iron sailing ship of 2150 tons net register, and of the following dimensions — length, extreme, about 280ft; breadth 40 ft 6in; depth of hold 24ft 8in. The vessel is built in excess of Lloyd's highest class. She is full rigged and fitted with skysail on the mainmast. Ample accomodation is provided in full poop for captain and officers, whilst petty officers and crew are berthed in large iron deckhouse amidships. She is fitted with Harfield's patent combined capstan – windlass for working anchors and chains. She has been built under the superintendence of Captain Charles Semple, nautical assessor of Liverpool. On the vessel leaving the ways she was christened by Miss Zina Methven of Woolston.
Transcribed by Lars Bruzelius.
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