This time, however, the building contract was placed with the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Ca, for the Company felt satisfied that under the skilful direction of the Manager, Mr. E, Cock, this yard could be trustced to turn out two worthy successors to s, Taksang, This confidence has been lustied for s. Wingsang, during trials, easily fulfilled all the contact stipulations regarding speed, deadweight, ete.
In the main essentials s, Wing. sang_and s, Taisang are similar to 'i. Taksang. The same type of propelling machinery, hull form, cargo Working facilities, arrangement of holds, ete, are common to the three vessels, The principal difference is found in the passenger accommoda~ tion, for by adopting a slightly difterent "lay-out s. Wingsang and "s. Taisang have six more cabins on the Saloon Deck than s. Taksang. The three vessels will present a similar appearance with the exception that in s. Taksang the after main deck Mush to the stern whereas the new vessels have full poop decks.
Considerable interest is aroused by these now steamers, Ss. 'Taksang was ordered at a time of deep depression but Messrs. Jardine Matheson, witti true business foresight and courage, refused to adopt a defeatist attitude' but determined to follow a forward polley to meet the improved conditions which they were confident would: materialize, and these three fine vessels are concrete evidence, that {fie same spirit of bold enter-rise which animated the founders of the Company is still being displayed by their present day successors,
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