3-047-073 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The steam-ship Hindoo, for the Wilson Line to India by the Suez Canal, 1872. 'This fine new screw steam-ship was launched in July, at the yard of Mr. J. G. Lawrie, of White Inch, on the Clyde. She is the second of a series of large new vessels designed for that trade by Messrs. Thomas Wilson, Sons, and Co...She is fitted with surface-condensing compound engines, of 400-horse power nominal, built by Messrs. J. and G. Thompson, of Glasgow. The saloon, which is 54 ft. long by 22 ft. wide, is on the upper deck amidships, and is constructed with an overhanging deck on each side of the saloon, for the protection of the passengers in hot climates, while it also affords protection from rain, the passengers at the same time being able to take open-air exercise. The comfort of the passengers has been considered in every respect, the ship being thoroughly ventilated, with large square ports, and furnished with baths, hot and cold, and with electric bells...in every state-room. Besides the upper saloon, there are two separate sitting-saloons for ladies; and two smoking-rooms, on deck, for gentlemen. The fine after-saloon and spacious cabins afford comfortable accommodation for forty second-class passengers, with ladies' cabins and bath-rooms here also'. From "Illustrated London News", 1872.