The White Star Line

• Contents
  • Early History
  • The First Oceanic.
  • Notable Vessels.
  • Management.
  • Later History
• Illustrations
  • Fig. 1.—The First “Oceanic,” 1871.
  • Fig. 2.—Diagram showing Development in Size of White Star Liners.
  • The Late Mr. Thomas H. Ismay.

The Builders of the “Olympic” and “Titanic”

• Contents
  • Early History.
  • Lord Pirrie.
  • The Present Works.
  • Shipyard Crane Equipment.
  • Workshops.
• Illustrations
  • Fig. 3.—Plan of the Queen’s Island Works.
  • The Late Sir Edward J. Harland, Bart.
  • The Right Hon. Lord Pirrie, P.C., LL.D., D.Sc., D.L.
  • Fig. 4.—General View of Gantry over Slips Nos. 2 and 3.
  • Fig. 5.—Side View of Gantry over Slips Nos. 2 and 3.
  • Fig. 6.—Elevation and Plan of Gantry over Slips Nos. 2 and 3.
  • Fig. 7.—Section of Gantry over Slips Nos. 2 and 3.
  • Fig. 8.—Section of Gantry over Slips Nos. 5 and 6.
  • Fig. 9.—A Portion of one of the Platers’ Sheds.
  • Fig. 10.—The Mould Loft.
  • Fig. 11.—A Portion of the Joiners' Shop.
  • Fig. 12.—A Portion of the Boiler Shop.

Evolution of the Design

• Contents
  • Factors of Design.
• Figures and Illustrations
  • Fig. 13.—The “Sirius” (1838).
• Tables
  • Table I.—Large Atlantic Liners.

Building of the Hulls

• Contents
  • Structural Design.
  • Riveting.
  • Stem and Stern Castings.
  • Watertight Subdivision.
  • Building Stages of the “Olympic.”
  • Launch of the “Olympic.”
  • Completion of the “Olympic.”
  • Building Stages of the “ Titanic.”
• Figures and Illustrations
  • Fig. 14.—Midship Section of “Olympic” and “Titanic.”
  • Fig. 15.—Hydraulic Riveter at Work on the Vertical Keel Plate.
  • Fig. 16.—Hydraulic Riveting of Topsides of the “Olympic.”
  • Fig. 17.—Arrangement of Stern Castings.
  • Fig. 18.—After Propeller Brackets.
  • Fig. 19.—After Propeller Brackets being Weighed.
  • Fig. 20.—Shell Plating in Way of “Bossing.”
  • Fig. 21.—Double Cylinder Watertight Door.
  • Fig. 22.—The “Olympic’s” Keel, laid. (1st January, 1909.)
  • Fig. 23.—Vertical Keel Plate and Floors, looking Forward. (18th February, 1909.)
  • Fig. 24.—Bird’s Eye View of the “Olympic” from Top of Gantry. (15th April, 1909.)
  • Fig. 25.—Tank Top and After End Framing of the “Olympic.” (30th July, 1909.)
  • Fig. 26.—After End Framing of the “Olympic.” (20th July, 1909.)
  • Fig. 27.—The “Olympic” almost Framed. (18th November, 1909.)
  • Fig. 28.—Last Frame of the “Olympic” being Raised. (20th November, 1909.)
  • Fig. 29.—View of the “ Olympic’s” Shelter Deck, looking Aft. (31st March, 1910.)
  • Fig. 31.—Progress of Work in the “Olympic’s” First=class Dining Saloon. (6th June, 1910.)
  • Fig. 30.—The “Olympic” Plated and the “Titanic” Framed. (7th April, 1910.)
  • Fig. 32.—Shoring under the “Olympic’s” Bottom.
  • Fig. 33.—Forecastle Deck of the “Olympic,” looking Aft.
  • Fig. 34.—The “Titanic” and “Olympic” on the Stocks,
  • Fig. 35.—The Stern of the “Olympic,” immediately before Launching.
  • Fig. 36.—Forward Launching Cradle.
  • Fig. 37.—Forward Cradle and Make-up of Ways.
  • Fig. 38.—One of the Hydraulic Launching Triggers.
  • Fig- 39.—Pump and Pressure Gauge associated with Launching Trigger.
  • Fig. 40.—The launch of the “Olympic,”
  • Fig. 41.—Floating Crane lifting a Boiler on board the “Olympic.” (9th November, 1910.)
  • Fig. 42.—The “Olympic” in Graving Dock. (1st April, 1911.)
  • Fig. 43.—“Olympic’’ almost completed.
• Tables
  • Table II.—Dimensions.
  • Table III.—Weights of Castings.
  • Table IV.—Launching Particulars.
  • Table V.—The New Belfast Dock.

The Propelling Machinery

• Contents
  • Arrangement of Machinery.
  • Boilers.
  • Bunker Arrangements.
  • Ash Hoists and Ejectors.
  • Induced Draught and Fans.
  • Steam and Exhaust Pipes and Valves.
  • The Reciprocating Engines.
  • Low-Pressure Turbines.
  • Shafting and Propellers.
  • Condensers.
  • Circulating Pumps.
  • Air Pumps.
  • The Return Feed System.
  • Evaporating Plant.
  • Sundry Pumps.
  • Telegraphs.
  • Whistles.
  • Ventilation of the Engine Rooms.
• Figures and Illustrations
  • Fig. 44.—Sections through Boiler Rooms Nos. 1 and 2,
  • Fig. 45.—Boilers arranged in Messrs. Harland & Wolff’s Works.
  • Fig. 46.—Set of Boiler Uptakes.
  • Fig. 47.—Last Funnel of the “Olympic” leaving the Shops.
  • Fig. 48.—One of the Ash Hoists.
  • Fig. 49.—Two of the Stokehold Fans.
  • Fig. 50.—Stokehold Fan Controller, with Cover removed.
  • Fig. 51. —Section through Turbine Room.
  • Fig. 52.—Casing of one of the Change=over Valves.
  • Pig- 53.—Section through Reciprocating Engine Room.
  • Fig. 54.—One Set of Reciprocating Engines in the Erecting Shop.
  • Fig. 55.—Port Intermediate Cylinder.
  • Fig. 56.—Turbine Rotor in the Lathe.
  • Fig. 57.—Turbine Rotor in Process of Blading.
  • Fig. 58.—Turbine Casing.
  • Fig. 59.—Crank Shaft in the Lathe.
  • Fig. 60.—One of the Thrust Shafts.
  • Fig. 61.—The Centre Propeller.
  • Fig. 62.—One of the Main Condensers with Casing partly removed
  • Fig. 63.—One of the Main Circulating Pumps and Engines
  • Fig. 64.—One Set of “Dual” Twin Air Pumps.
  • Fig. 65.—Main Feed Filters of the “Titanic.”
  • Fig. 66.—Direct-Contact Heater.
  • Fig. 67.—One Pair of Vertical Direct-Acting Feed Pumps.
  • Fig. 68.—Two of the Evaporators.
  • Fig. 69.—Boiler Room Telegraph.
  • Fig. 70.—Kilroy’s Stoking Indicator.
  • Fig. 71.—One Set of Whistles.

The Refrigerating Installation

• Figures and Illustrations
  • Fig. 72.—One of the Refrigerating Engines.

The Passenger Accommodation

• Contents
  • First-Class Accommodation
  • Grand Entrances and Staircases
  • First-class Dining Saloon
  • The Reception Room.
  • Restaurant
  • Lounge
  • Reading and Writing Room.
  • Smoking Room.
  • Verandah Cafes and Palm Courts.
  • Turkish Baths
  • Swimming Bath.
  • Squash Racket Court.
  • Gymnasium.
  • En Suite and Special Staterooms
  • First-class Staterooms
  • Second-class Accommodation
  • Second-class Grand Entrances and Staircases.
  • Second-class Dining-Saloon.
  • Second-class Library.
  • Second-class Smoking Room.
  • Second-class Staterooms.
  • Third-class Accommodation.
  • Third-class Dining Saloon.
  • Third-class General Room.
  • Third-class Smoking Room.
  • Third-class Staterooms.
  • Beds.
  • Promenade Space.
  • Culinary Department.
  • Service of Plate.
  • Ventiiation and Heating
  • Sidelights and Windows.
  • Passenger Elevators.
• Figures and Illustrations
  • Fig. 73.—Main Staircase and Entrance Hall on Promenade Deck.
  • Fig. 74. —First-class Passenger Elevators.
  • Fig. 75.—Bay Window in First-class Dining Saloon.
  • Fig. 76.—Plan of First-class Dining Saloon and Reception Room on C-Deck.
  • Fig. 77.—First-class Reception Room.
  • Fig. 78.—First-class Restaurant.
  • Fig. 79.—First-class Lounge.
  • Fig. 80.—Plan of First-class Lounge and Reading and Writing Room on A Deck.
  • Fig. 81.—First-class Reading and Writing Room.
  • Fig. 82.—First-class Smoking Room.
  • Fig. 83.—Plan of First-class Smoking Room, Verandahs, and Palm Courts.
  • Fig. 84.—Windows of First-class Smoking Room.
  • Fig. 85.—One of the Verandahs and Palm Courts.
  • Fig. 86.—Corner in one of the Verandahs.
  • Fig. 87.—Cooling Room of the Turkish Baths.
  • Fig. 88.—Swimming Bath.
  • Fig. 89.—Squash Racquet Court.
  • Fig. 90.—Gymnasium.
  • Fig. 91.—Plan of Suite Rooms on B Deck,
  • Fig. 92.—Plan of Suite Rooms on C Deck.
  • Fig. 93.—Plan of Typical Special Staterooms on C Deck.
  • Fig. 94.—Sitting Room of Parlour Suite,
  • Fig. 95.—Sitting Room of Parlour Suite, Room B 38. (Style, Louis Seize.)
  • Fig. 96.—Sitting Room of Parlour Suite, Room C 56. (Style, Louis Quatorze.)
  • Fig. 97.—Bedroom of Parlour Suite, Room B 40. (Style, Empire)
  • Fig. 98.—Suite Bedroom, B 59. (Style, Georgian.)
  • Fig. 99.—Suite Bedroom, C 63.
  • Fig. 100.—Special First-Class Stateroom, B 63.
  • Fig. 101.—Suite Bedroom, C 76. (Style, Italian Renaissance.)
  • Fig. 102.—Special Stateroom, C 84. (Style, Adams.)
  • Fig. 103.—Special Stateroom, C 80.
  • Fig. 104.—Special Stateroom, B. 64. (Style, Louis Quinze.)
  • Fig. 105.—Plan of Staterooms on B Deck, forward of Grand Entrance.
  • Fig. 106.—Plan of Staterooms on C Deck, forward of Grand Entrance.
  • Fig. 107.—First-class Single-berth Stateroom on A Deck.
  • Fig. 108.—First-class Single-berth Stateroom on B Deck.
  • Fig. 109.—First-class Three-berth Stateroom on C Deck. (C 9 and similar.)
  • Fig. 110.—First-class Three-berth Stateroom on C Deck. (C 117 and similar.)
  • Fig. 111.—First-class Three-berth Stateroom on C Deck. (C 15 and similar.)
  • Fig. 112 —Second-class Grand Staircase and Entrance Hall
  • Fig. 113 —Second-class Dining Saloon.
  • Fig. 114.—Panelling in Second-class Dining Saloon.
  • Fig. 115.—Second-cIass Library.
  • Fig. 116.—Windows in Second-class Library.
  • Fig, 117.—Second-cIass Smoking Room.
  • Fig. 118.—Portion of the Third-class Dining Saloon.
  • Fig. 119.—Third-class General Room.
  • Fig. 120.—Ventilating and Heating Fans on Boat Deck.
  • Fig. 121.—Gymnasium Windows.
• Tables
  • Table VI.—(Number of Rooms and Passengers by Class)

The Electrical Equipment

• Contents
  • Auxiliary Generating Sets.
  • Central Station.
  • Main Switch Gear.
  • Telephone Installation.
  • Feeder Switchboard.
  • Branch Circuits.
  • Cables.
  • Electric Lighting.
  • Electric Bells.
  • Electric Heaters.
  • Electric Motors.
  • Electric Cargo Cranes.
  • Electric Winches.
  • Electric Baths.
  • Elevators and Lifts.
  • Illuninated Signs and Pictures.
  • Magneta Clocks.
  • Wireless Telegraphy
• Figures and Illustrations
  • Fig. 122.—Arrangement of Electric Engine Room.
  • Fig. 123.—Sectional Elevation of one of the main generating sets.
  • Fig. 124.—Cross Section of one of the Main Generating Sets.
  • Fig. 125.—Switch Gear of Dynamos 3 and 4.
  • Fig. 126.—Main Feeder Switchboard.
  • Fig. 127.—Electrical Distribution Box.
  • Fig. 128.—Electric Heater.
  • Fig. 129.—2½-ton Electric Crane.
  • Fig. 130.—3-ton Electric Cargo Winch.
  • Fig. 131.—10-cwt Stores Lift.
  • Fig- 132.—One of the Electric Baths, in use.
  • Fig- 132.—One of the Electric Baths, open.
  • Fig. 134.—One of the Master Clocks.
  • Fig. 135.— Loud-speaking Telephone.
  • Fig. 136.— Telephone Exchange Switchboard.
  • Fig. 137.— Cabin Telephone.

Working Arrangements of the Ships

• Contents
  • Accommodation for officers and crew.
  • Cargo, Baggage, and Mails.
  • Steering Gear.
  • The Navigating Bridge.
  • Boats and Davits.
  • Mooring and Warping Arrangements.
  • Compasses.
  • Sounding machines.
  • Submarine Signalling.
• Figures and Illustrations
  • Fig. 139.—Steering Gear.
  • Fig. 140.—Steam Steering Engines with Spur and Bevel Gearing.
  • Fig. 141.—Electric Helm Indicator.
  • Fig. 142.—15ton Anchor.
  • Fig. 143.—Welin Double-acting Boat Davits.
  • Fig- 144.—Receiving Tank for Submarine Signals.
  • Fig. 145.—Direction Indicator for Submarine Signals.

Trials of the “Olympic,” and Departure from Belfast

• Contents
  • Trials of the "Olympic."
  • Departure from Belfast.
• Figures and Illustrations
  • Fig. 146.—The “Olympic” on Trial Trip.

Plates

• PLATE I
  • The Olympic
• PLATE II
  • PLATE II. The First-class Dining Saloon of the White Star Liner “ Olympic.”
• PLATE III
  • Profile
  • Boat Deck
  • Promenade Deck A
• PLATE IV
  • Poop Deck (See B Deck)
  • Bridge Deck B
  • Forecastle Deck (See B Deck)
  • Shelter Deck C
  • Saloon Deck D
  • Upper Deck E
• PLATE V
  • Middle Deck F
  • Lower Deck G
  • Orlop Deck
  • Lower Orlop Deck (See Titanic Deckplans)
  • Tank Top
• PLATE VI
  • Elevation and Plan of Boiler Room 1&2 *
• PLATE VII
  • Elevation of Engine Rooms *
• PLATE VIII
  • Plan of Engine Rooms *

* Larger versions included with the Titanic Deckplans.