Another new oil-burner, the str. d'Artagnan, is on view in Shanghai. Luilt for the Compagnie des Mes-sagenes Maritimes at the Chantiere de la Girende, Bordeaux, the vessel has a length of 556 feet, a breadth of 65 feet, and is fitted with two engines each of 5,500 horse power, giving a speed of 17 knots.
The d'Artagnan is moored alongside the South Manchuria Railway Whangpoo Wharf and was inspect ed on Monday afternoon by a large number of specially-invited Shanghai residents.
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