3 Jprinrettuprrf mtnrday, Daffy I3rt3 !Tt3. June 12, 1043' r Interesting S.S. Prince Facts and Figures of George, Here Today A. - v- Til VUMi. I WANT 1 V . 1,1 v v Whal's the Thf Family liiinmr Plan i. a lif. ; for III.- man hli a family. '"wan.-, nliry ,I)wij A m.i.,11 a.l,liii. , ; lr ur or M, n,.,,l,y ,.,, (or "' ;"!'. p,8llt Fine New Coastal Liner Modern Product of British Columbia The new 5,800-ton "Prince George" of the National Steamships is Canadian in design and DIMENSIONS OF SHIP AND SOME EQUIPMENT STATISTICS Length overall, 350 feet. Beam, 52, feet. Depth moulded, 27 feet 6 Inches to main deck. Draft, 17 feet 6 inches. Gross ton nnge, 5812 tons. Displacement loaded, 5022 tons. No. of Passengers: first class, 29?: second class 24; portable standees 84; officers 23, crews 109. family rrr,,v the full far,. valll, , ' ) '". .d ( T f ; t si , 4 VJ ' -i"-iiil,Mwi4i hi 1 m. (nun i. iiiirn, iii,irl ivii,, ,' Will Providing li( iniuronct Mrvic inc 1869 KF.PRKSEXTATIVES: Richard Henhto i..K..,...n,E.T.K,,,,r,.wn;:;T' 5 Total weight of steel plate, 4,200,000 pounds. Number of rivets, 134,000. Total length of welding, 80,000 reet. Total length Of piping, 5'i miles. Total length of electrlct wiring, 100,000 feet. Number of telephones, 187. Total area of carpets, 21.600 square feet. Total area of linoleum, 7,200 square feet. Total area of curtains, 5.400 square feet. Number of upholstered chairs, 705. Number of berths. Including pas-senger, ere and officers, 530. Number of showers, 85. Number of baths, 23. Number of toilets, 134. Number of wash basins, 2071. Total avea of hardwood pannelling joiner wood, 690,000 board feet; hardwood panel, 69.6(34 board feet;. Fir panel, 147,885 boaid feet. Total capacity of fuel oil, 476 tons. Total capacity of fresh water, 465 tons. Total number of gallons of paint used, Including varnish and stain .also paint on outside of ship, including bottom paint 4,200 gallons. Braroc mastic floor, 36.000 square feet. Air conditioning piping, 7,300 feet. (Food for Each Voyage). AsxorU-d fresh meats, 3 tons As.irted fresh fish, 1 ion Assorted fresh vegetables, 6 tons Assorted fresh fruit, 3 tons Assorted fresh poultry, I'i ton Ham and Bacon, 1 j ton Bread and Rolls, 1 ton Bed Linen lflOUO pieces. Sheets, slips, ioun. rpanrs, etc. Blankets and Pillows 231)8 pieces Towel 21000 pieces Table Linen 21000 pieces Los Angeles Party Here Prince (.corse rUiuplctrly Taken X'p by California Hiislntss Men and I rlcml!) i Led by Charles P. Bayer, assistant to the president of the Los Alleles Chamber of Commerce, which has chartered the vessel for its special goodwill tour to Alaska, entire space of the new steamer Puince George, here today on her, maiden voyage, is taken up by members of thut important organization of the California metropolis and their friends. Here is the complete list of the Los Angeles party: O. Henry Aiuhuttf. owner, Al-hninbru Typewriter Shop. Mrs. Edith Arnold. William L. Atibltz. Mrs. William L. Aubltj. F. L. Barney, Industrial Division, The Republic Supply Company of California. Mrs. F. L. Barney. Miss Betty Barry, Housing , Director Woodbury College. Edward R. Bartlott. , Mrs. Edward R. Bartlett. A. A. Baumnartner, president, Omaha Towel Supply Company. Charles P. Bayer, assistant to the president, L o s Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Charles P. Bayer. Max Bensel. S. A. Bengel, Excavating contractor. Mrs. S. A. Bengel. Miss Margaret Boyle. , Mrs, Marie Braybrooks. Mrs. Edna D. Brines. ' . Mrs. Barbara Brodek. Mrs. Dave Brodek. ,.,' Mrs. Duke Burgess Sr. Isle P. Burgess. . Mrs. Lysle P. Burgess. Walter H. Butler, president, E. W. Reynolds Company. Mrs. Walter H. Butler Harry T. Casserly. ' Mrs. Harry T. Casserly. ' ! Clark C. Chapman. Mrs. Clark C. Chapman. E. A. Christy, realtor. Mrs. E. A. Christy. M. L. Clark. Mrs. M. L. Clark. John L. Copped ge. Mrs. John L. Coppedge. W. A. Corder, president, L. A Rubber Si Asbestos Works. Mrs. W. A. Corder. W. W. Crane. William Cummlngs, secretary-treasurer, National Tank Manu-faeturlng Company. Mrs. William Cummlngs. ' Ray M. Dewey, Dewey Products Ji Service Company. Mrs, Ray M. Dewey, . Mrs. Flora J. Dilter. Miss Gladys Disher. " Charles E. Donivan. Mrs. Charles E. Donivan. Francis M. Dunlap. Boething & Dunlap. J. M. Eaton. Investment broker. Mrs. J. M. Eaton. Mrs. Lucy L. Edmunds, real . I estate broker. C. C. Eichenhofer, manager, """Atlas Auto Works. - Mrs. C. C. Eichenhofer. Honorable Thomas M. Erwin. Member or .the California Slate Legislature, (chairman. Fish and Game Committee of the California State Assembly). Mrs. Thomas M. Erwin. Miss Evelyn Fischer. Miss Dora Foley. Mrs. AlgeriU Terry Franklin. Mrs. Jean Frey. H. F. Friedrichs, general aeent. Fraternal Life Insurance Com-j Pny. Mrs. H F. Friedrichs. James Fulcher. - Mrs. James Fulcher. . E. H. Gilbert, accountant, Mrs. E. H. Gilbert I Miss Kathleen Gowan. L H. Grancell, manufacturer "of compounds. Mrs. I. H. Grancell. Mrs, Roy M. Hagen. Charles W. Harman. Mrs. Gerald J. Harman. 1 A. II. (BERT) ROHSON Purser It is no exaggeration to say that A. H. (Bert i Robson, purser of the new "Prince George," is probably the best known ship's purser in Alaska service of any line. Thousands upon thousands of people from all walks of lif ", who have cruised on his ships, know him as a "fine fellow'." His shipmates share that opinion. Born in Oxbow. Saskat chewan. Decemper 22, 1892, I ' Bert" joined the Grand Trunk Pacific Coast Steamships Company (Canadian National's predecessor at Vancouver as a waiter on SS. Prince Rupert in S"ptember, 1916. Two months later he became assistant ptir- i sr, then served In the same capacity on SS. "Prince John" and SS. "P.-ince Albert." He became purser of "Prince John" in May. 1021 and worked as purser on SS. "Prince Charles " When the SS. "Prince Henry." with her sisters "Prince Rob- I ert" and "Prince David." I started, brand new, in the C N. SS. Pacific Coast service, Mr. I Robson was appointed purser j of the first mentioned vessel. In December, 1931. he trans- II,,.. " chit.l... ii'n-fn to the -p, TirwrL a nfw role, !i'""'i.it jr later servm. tnpacity when ihe ''( to the AthMi,, enter West Inrli Ice. Hp rtnrn.. . i.oiumma as pur, t 29, 1932 .anrt f5. "Prince Robcr'.; "i'pm. and the Prince George.'' p-. three years he haiie on the "Prince R-jpg-his appointment to ' Trinee Gporso." WHAT ARE BULGER'S TRYING TOt We try to be deper.;. We try to be ea:fe the latest. We try to keep a : varie'f We try to sell t(. roods at prw ti-ed all otr such as Blufbird E; Rogers and Commum: Grurn, Wallham a.": U'sil, h. WV.tikiI ? Ronvon'v Per.s. f'.c ... In fart most of are standard. m INCOME ta: KETt IINS PREttSE R. E. MORTDIH 324 2nd Ave. -leu I IN TERRACE. A Modern DNrtnM,, Natk.-.aUy-fcxi Udies" tf. T"40' .Mrn-s t'Rithini. Sbw plus a nr Mf-Vrn Section Service. construction. The Prince George is product, it was designed architect, W.,J). McLaren, Ltd., in Victoria. Every possible. product of British Columbia was used to construct and equip the ship' and hundreds of thousands of man hours were given by Bri tish Columbia workmen. She is a floating example of what can be built in British Columbia shipyards. She Is the largest passenger ship ever built on Canada's west coast, and her principal specifications are: Length overall, 350 feet Breauin moulded, 52 feet Maximum draft, 17 feet, 6 in. Speed, 18 knots Grass tonnage, 5.80O tons Deadweight tonnage, 1,050 tons The new Prince George, built and equipped at a cost of more than $3 000.000, is completely modern in all respects, even to her streamlined appearance, accentuated by her single funnel. With all outside passenger rooms, accomodations includ deluxe, standard and special staterooms. Spacious lounges and decks, afford all of the facilities land conveniences so popular with sea travelers. There are seven decks In all; the lower and orlop decks ex- j tend forward and aft of the machinery space ;the main, upper, promenade, boat and navigating decks are continuous foie and aft. Although primarily Intended for the passenger trade, the new ship has a considerable amount of cargo space provided In holds 1 and 2 forward of the machinery space. The No. 1 hold Is served by two 5-ton steel derricks, through large hatches. These derricks are arranged in sockets forward of the promenade deck with topping lifu off the foremast. Provision for the transport of motor cars Is a special feature An r.'ectrically operated elevator at No. 2 hatch provides for the movement of automobiles thrcmeh the main deck to the ; orlop deck. Cargo space in holds Nos. 1 and 2 and (apart from the space on the main deck aggregates fifty thousand cubic feet. Five thousand cubic feet is provided for refrigerated cargo. The new Prince George will ae icapable of handling over 400 lonst 1 tons or general cargo. Passenger accomodation, spa-1 cious. well lighted, decorated 'n i the modern trend, is arranced in the promenade, upper and main decks. One ol the main attractions of the cabin arrange- intent is they are equipped with berths that fold into the wall. Bv day the cabins become sitting rooms. The ship carries 322 passengers. Two. hundred and ninety-four first class and 2S passengers are accomodated second class. The crew numbers 132 officers and men, making a total of 454 passengers and crew. GENEROUS PIBLIC ROOM SPACE Highlighting Uie vessel is her generous provision for public room space. Ample windows ensure none of the beauties of a northern cruise are missed while passengers relax There are eight public rooms On the promenade deck Is an observation room, sire 39" by 43". Aft on the same deck are a smoking room and ballroom. Passengers enter the ship on i the upper deck, into a large cir- r cular rotunda, some thirty feet in diameter. Around the cirri - ' are the purser1 office, beauty parlor, barber shop and news- At the after end of the uppej ! deck, a sitting room, about SO - by 60 Is situated for the con - venience of promenading passen - gers. Aft on Lhe main deck Is children's play room. The din- ing saloon Is located on the lower LESLIE v. WILSON Chief Engineer Born in Nanalmo, February 15, 1901. Leslie V. Wilson, chief engineer, TSS. "Prince George," Canndlan National Steamships, Pacific Coast service, joined the Canadian Government Merchant Marine in Vancouver, on January 8, 1925, as fourth engineer on the "Canadian Trooper." He served some time with that company, on various ships, Including the "Canadian Prospector," "Canadian Coaster," "Canadian Sapper" and "Canadian Rover," becoming third engineer on the latter, on April 12. 1929. Mr. Wilson went to England on November 28, 1929. to Birkenhead, in connection with the then new SS. "Prince Robert," nndrY construction for the Canadian National, Pacific Coast, Steamships, as junior engineer, and on completion of the vessel, returned to the Pacific Coast in her. On October 26. 1931. Mr. Wilson joined the SS. "Prince Rupert" as junior engineer and later was on the "Prince Robert's" sister ship, SS. "Prince Henry," in Alaska cruise service, as junior engineer, following which he alternated as third and fourth engineer on the C.N.S.S. "Prince Rupert." the former "Prince George" and again on the "Prince Robert." He became second engineer, SS. "Prince Rupert" on July 13, 1939. In May, 1944, he was promoted to chief engineer, on the former "Prince George," then worked for awhile in the same capacity on SS. "Prince Rupert," In December, 1945. he worked as second and chief engineer on SS. "Caaora" of the CN R. Barge & Ferry Service, between B. C. Mainland and Vancouver Island ports. He then returned to SS. "Prince Rupert" as second engineer. In September, 1P47. Mr. Wilson was appointed resident inspecting engineer on the new Prince George, standing by during construction and completion at Yarrows yard. Esquimau, which position he held until his appointment as chief engineer. H. M. Jordan, citrus grower. Mrs, H. M. Jordan. Miss Ruth Kelly. Mrs. Myrtle Kolar. A. A. Lamorueux. Norman G. Larson, partner, Pa- AifiA . . ... , tt SI . Mrs. Norman G. Larson. Leol Laventhal, owner, Holly-Vogue Hat Company. Mrs. Leo Laventhal. Mrs. Walter W. Lawrence. Mrs. Lulu B. Lelninger. Hoyt M. Leisure, The Hoyt M. Leisure Agency, Occidental Life Insurance Company. Mrs. Hoyt M. Leisure. John Leisure. E, C. Le Munyon, president. Rocky Mountain Steel Products, Inc. Mrs. E. C. Le Munyon. Mrs. Florence M. Lewis, general manager, Fernando Alfalfa Milling Company. Ben H. Lingle. Mrs. Ben H. Ungle. T. R. Lingle, Brothers. Coffee Company. Mrs. T. R. Lingle. Mrs. R. E. Lochridge. E. A. Lockett, president. E. A. Lockett & Sons. Mrs. E, A. Lockett. Albert T. Luer. president, Luer Packing Company. Mrs. Albert T. Luer. Miss Barbara Luer. Mrs. Mae L. LusUg. Al Maehl. Mrs. Al Maehl. J. F. Mahlstedt, manufacturer of orchard heaters and spravers Mrs. J. F. NihlstedL J. T. Mloy. Mrs. J. F. Maioy. J. Glenn Marks. Mrs. J. Glenn Marks. Mrs. Edith P. H. McCuIIough. Delbert McGue. Mrs. Delbert McGue. (Continued on Page Flvel strictly a British Columbia by the Vancouver naval and was built by .Yarrows 4 II Y J 7 CAPTAIN E. B. CALDWELL Master Bor In Vancouver, January 15, 1895, Captain Ernest B. Caldwell, mastor of the Canadian National's new TSS "Prince George," has had some 34 years or marine experience, which began as a seaman in British Columbia coastal service. He became a Captain in December, 1343. with the C.N.S.S, when he took over command of the C.N.S.S. "Prince Rupert" on which he had previously served for some time as First Officer. Captain CaldweUs is well known In marine circlesand has seen service all over the world. He joined the Canadian National Steamships as uar-t?rmaster of SS. Prince Charles in January. 1925. became Uiird officer in May, 1926, and sub-srquemly served on various C.N.S S. vesitLs as second and first officer. He has held hU master's certificate since February, 1935. Previous to Joining the Canadian National .he was on CO. MM. vessels plying between British Columbia and California. From 1918. to 1P20 he was in England with the Admiralty Transport Service and later on American ships sailing out of Philadelphia in Atlantic Coast service. clck . A club room 40" bv located on. the orlop deck. Deluxe accomodation Is located amidships on the Droii-enid 'deck, with fnnnun . rooms, panelled in hardwood, containing twin beds, dressers. tub baths, wardrobe and hig-i gage compartments. Also in thisi area are two 2-room suites con taining sleeping room with ad-j jacent parlor, attractively furnished. On the same deck, and forward of this accomodation ,lv the observation room, designed to seat one hundred passengers. It Is panelled with mahogany and has large observation window and features comfortable upholstered lounges and tub-sliapc chairs. At the after end of the promenade deck is a smoking room seating 44 passengers. Panelled in weathered-style oaX, this room is f urnlshed. ciub style, with comfortable easy chairs, it has card tables and writing faculties. Forward of. and Immediately adjoining, the smoking room Is the ballroom, finished In bright colors and tastefully lighted. Furni ture nere is porch style so tha the entire floor can be quickly cleared for dancing. Th. k.,,1, ,k cabtns arp ftund the 'deck. walnut-panelled rol ,unda hw proTides spacioiL; jassembly room for passer.gerj embarking, disembarking, and 'awaiting service at the facilities of this area. Aft of the rotunda ; are four bachelor staterooms, each with bath, toilet ar.tj wash j (Contlcoea vn Page Five) I 1 1 GOOD GARDENERS I'se Vitamin B-l for Better Gardens. It nullM Growths and Works Like Ma?ic on Yof Km" One Botlle .Makes 200 Gallons Solutwa 25 CENTS PER BOTTLE THE STEWARD'S DEPARTMENT Hollow Silverware 4050 Piece Tea and coffee pots; suirar bains, cream jues, ete. Silver Cutlery "850 piece, knives, forks, spoon Glass and stemware 70G8 pieces Chinaware 1567? pieces, eupi saucers, plates .etc. Carpets 1(100 yards V I , ; ':'" ' 5 k X " 1 J JOHX M. KERR Chief Steward Well experienced to cater to the most exacting needs of passengers who will travel on the Canadian National's new TSS "Prince George." is John M. Kerr, chief steward. He was born in Glasgow. Soot-land, on May 23. 1902. and joined the Canadian National Steamships" Pacific Coast serv ice at Vancouver as a waiter. early In 1923. Following years cf service in various positions on different vessels of the company, operating out of Vancouver, to Northern B. C. and Alaska. Mr. Kerr was appointed chief steward. H-worked on the ' Prince Charles." "Prince John." "Prince Rupert," the first "Prince George" and "Prince- Robert." In September. 1939, he transferred to the shore steward's staff in Vancouver. In July, 1943, Mr. Kerr went to Prince Rupert, where the Prince Rupert Drydock Ss Shipyard, owned and operated by the Canadian National System then w as employing 1800 workers to build 10.000 ton cargo vessels and navy vessels for the war effort. In Prince Rupert he was. at the shipyard. Commissary storekeeper and local purchaser. He returned to the shore steward's office. Vancouver, on December 1. 1944. Mr. Kerr rejoined the ships. -Prince Rupert" and former "Pnp.ce George." as chief steward, on January 24. 1945, alternating on each, and has served as chief steward of the SS. 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