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S. S. Borinquen Completed] (Continued from Page 19) form eight subdivision compartments including the peak tanks. The colli- sion bulkhead extends to the fore- castle deck and is tied in to a water: tight flat at the hurricane deck. The after peak bulkhead extends to the main deck. Machinery and_ boiler spaces are set off by bulkheads extend- ing to above the top of the shade deck. All the super structure deck houses are built of steel. On the main deck amidships there are accommodations for the crew, mess rooms, mail rooms, serving pantry, linen room, main galley, store- room, toilets and washrooms, stew- ard’s cold storage room and cargo cold storage rooms. At the after end is ar- ranged the second class pantry, store- room, linen room, dining room, state- room, toilets and steering engine room. In the forecastle head are wait- ers and crews quarters and hospital. The fore peak tank will be used for fuel oil and also as a salt water trim- ming tank. The after peak tank will be used as a Salt water trimming tank and is also piped for fresh water. Double bottom tanks are used for fuel oil, water ballast and boiler feed. Electric Deck Auxiliaries Culinary water is carried in tanks built in aft of the engine room across the ship and at the after end of the boiler room port and starboard be- tween the double bottoms and the lower deck. The vessel has one shaft tunnel for a single screw with tunnel recess and recess for stowage of spare tailshaft. Electric cargo winches with cranes are fitted at all blind hatches on the main deck. Electric winches are also fitted on the hurricane and forecastle decks for working the forward cargo hatches. The super structure’ including bridge enclosure contains staterooms, suites and special staterooms for first class passengers, vestibules, entrance and saloon lobbies, lounge ané€ music room, library and writing room, smok- ing room, deck veranda and tea room, beverage room, private and _ public toilets and bath. Accommodations for second class passengers are arranged aft on main hurricane and promenade deck and include staterooms, toilets, baths, smoking room, lounge and music room; also dining room and pantry. On the upper promenade deck for- ward of lounge and music room is the first class library, writing room, first class staterooms, port and starboard. Aft of the lounge ard music room are located the smoking room, deck veranda and tea room, beverage room and deck pantry for first class. The forward house on the upper promen- ade deck is aranged for accommoda- tion of the captain and deck officers. 56 The steel wheel, chart and wireless houses and navigating bridge are on the boat deck above. At the after end of the boat deck is a steel deck en- trance house and a full height steel well over lounge and music room. Awnings are fitted over the forecastle. All of the deck auxiliaries are elec- trically driven, including winches, ‘capstans, windlass and steering gear. The BorINQUEN is equipped with all the latest improved scientific naviga- tional aids including the Sperry gyro compass. She has a powerful radio sending and receiving plant, and can be in constant communication with other ships at sea and with distant shore stations. For protection against fire there is a smoke detecting and auto- matie fire indicating system covering every part of the ship. Sprinkler sys- tems, chemical and flooding system and other safeguards serve to protect all parts of the vessel. Finest Decorations, Furnishings No expense has been spared on the decorations and furnishings of the public rooms which are designed to give the impression of a large trans- atlantic liner. The passenger boarding the ship finds himself in the main entrance lobby on C deck. This room is paneled in polished full height panels of Honduras mahogany. The purser’s office is located here. From the lobby rises the main stairway leading to all decks. Another stairway forward serves that part of the ship. Above C deck is B deck which is given over entirely to staterooms and to the main promenade providing a complete circuit of the ship, wide enough to allow a row of deck chairs along each side with sufficient room for those who desire to promenade, Across the front and down each side for half the length of the ship the promenade is enclosed in heavy plate glass, so that the sea may be enjoyed in safety and comfort under all condi- tions. The next deck above designat- ed as A deck serves as the center for social life on board. In addition to an open promenade surrounding the ship, this deck accommodates the larger rooms for gatherings in inclement weather, or after nightfall. The lounge, library, smoking room and deck veranda cafe are arranged in one group. Aft of the deck veranda cafe is an area of open space for deck games. Social Lite Centers in Lounge The first class lounge is located cen- trally on the upper promenade deck. It is the most brilliant spot on the Ship and is the public social center in which both formal and informal en- tertainments are held. The center of the room extends upward through two decks with a wide balcony at one end. It is really a grand hall, which with its parquetry floor offers an ex- cellent ball room for dancing. Flood lights in colors are used. Along the (Continued on Page 58) MARINE REVIEW——M arch; 1931 S. S. President Coolidge (Continued from Page 17) rent turbine generator sets of high efficiency and light weight design. With the exception of the turbine driven boiler feed pumps and the main lubricating oil pumps, all of the aux. iliaries are driven by electric motors furnished by Westinghouse. This ip. cludes CO,, brine, main condensate fuel oil service, fire and sanitary pumps, compressors, forced draft fans, cargo and boat winches, warping and automobile capstans and steering gear. In addition to the 365 stateroom fans, there are 180 electric motors supplied by Westinghouse in the operation of this ship in sizes ranging from one- tenth to those of the main drive of 13,250 horsepower. Electric heaters are fitted in staterooms and bathrooms. These heaters, involving some radical changes from similar heaters used in the home, were especially constructed by Westinghouse for marine service. Safety has been given special atten- tion in the design of the Dollar liners. All watertight _ compartment doors throughout the ship are to be elec- trically controlled direct from the bridge. In the event of accident of any kind all watertight doors through- out the ship can be closed within 15 to 30 seconds. Electrically operated boat davits are installed to insure the greatest possible safety in launching lifeboats. Lifeboat radios with auto- matic SOS machines will be a special feature. The generators on these sets may be driven either by a hand crank or by the special lightweight gasoline engines for this purpose. This lifeboat radio is fully automatic. If the engine is operating pressing the button starts the set which will send out SOS sig: ” nals continuously with a range of from 500 to 2000 miles. No radio oper- ator is needed nor is any adjustment. Merely by pressing the button every vessel within range equipped with radio will hear the distress signal and every vessel equipped with radio com- pass will be taking bearings. The most modern navigating ma- chinery will be fitted. The bridge equipment will include United States navy type compasses, Sperry gyro com pass and other devices, radio direction finders, sonic depth finders, search- lights and many other aids to naviga tion will be used. One of the features of this vessel will be a 100-car garage and a fully equipped machine shop to permit or dinary repairs and servicing of auto- mobiles. Cars may be driven aboard through side ports. The United States coast guard will hold a competitive examination for appointment of cadets June 17 to 19. Young men between 18 and 22, wh? are of the required moral character and who have completed the equiva” lent of a four-year high school course, are eligible-to take the exam.