The History of North Atlantic steam navigation with some account of early ships and shipowners (1896)
Fry, Henry · New York : C. Scribner's sons · leaf 184
was launched in 1870. Not only was she longer, larger, andfaster than any other boat in the trade, but under the guidance ofMr., now Sir Edward, Harland, several novelties were introducedin her which added much to the comfort of passengers. Firstly, a midship saloon and state-rooms,… … M 2 THE WHITE STAR LINE. 165 sickness, and were away from the noise and vibration of the screw ;secondly, in lieu of the ratthng water-jugs, water was supplied bytaps in the state-rooms ; and thirdly, each room was supplied withan electric bell—a great comfort to passengers, especially whensick—and…
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