The Empire (Sydney) article 1853, page 4

Voyage box 10, item 32

Photocopy of article in The Empire (Sydney, NSW: 1850-1875), Saturday 29 October 1853, page 4.

The article accounts various alterations in the machinery and rig of the SS Great Britain, which 'just made the passage from Liverpool to Melbourne in 65 days'.
The adjustments are in aim of making her 'one of the handsomest, fastest and noblest- looking ships in the commercial steam marine in England'. The article praises the SSGB's steaming capabilities.

Informed of the alterations and improvements in machinery and rig by Mr Alexander McLennan (chief engineer) and John Grey. Alterations given include fixing a new screw with only two fans (instead of previous 3), it explains the benefits of the ship's screw-shaft and that McLennan observed the ship burns less anthracite coal than expected on each voyage, so would no longer be necessary to call at St Vincent's or elsewhere for coal.
Details the cooling system designed for the furnace-bars in the SS Great Britain, placement of 'Fire Annihilators', and a description of the layout of the engine room.

Alterations to rigs include, replacing 4 iron masts with 3 wooden ones.
Gives a detailed table of measurements of the ship and its spars.
Also details, from the Chief officer's log, the speed, distance and direction of the Great Britain during her voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne (voyage 10).

2 sheets, stapled