The Gem of The Far East
The
FELIX ROUSSELMOM
OF THE COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
MARCH 28,
1931.
LUXURIOUS SHIP DUE SOON.
Service Between Europe and Japan.
That the Company "Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes" be Heves in keeping sheail of the times, will be clearly demonstrated by the arrival of the magnificent Diesel Liner, the M.M. "Felix Roussel," due to arrive in Hongkong early next week. This ship is the latest addition to the large fleet of this well-known Company, and she has now taken her place in the regular traffic linking Europe with China and Japan. The "Felix Roussel" is one of seventy vessels that By the same house flag.
The name of the liners of the Messageries Maritimes is always chosen with the greatest consideration, and it is in honor of the late and former Chairman of the Company, that at its meeting of 5th, October, 1926, the Board of Directors decided to attribute the name of "Feils Roussel' to one of their latest shipt in memory of the frameḥse services rendered by this notable personality.
The Nautonaphte" "Felix Rousrel," built at Saint Nazaire, France, ty propelled by Diesel engines, and the Uner contains a number of interesting lingvations. Her two funnels have a quadrangular shape. and an upper bridge is situated between them: lo give access to passengers desiring to reach the highest parts of the ship. In many other respects, special facilities have been provided to ensure that these travelling in this super-ship, shall have ample room for promenading or indulging in various forms of sport. She is the first liner having cabins with balconies, a novel and highly desirable feature.
Grand Stairense Lending To First Class Dining Saloon.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SPECIAL-
SUPPLEM ENT.
DIESEL ENGINES.
MODERN ASPECTS.
| Capable of 14,000 H.P. Public Rooms de Luxe.
FIVE LARGE DECKS.
Propelled lay Diesel engines capable of developing 14,000 horar power. this super-liner represents the last word in marine engineer- ing. Her principal dimensiony
are:
GtB feet
60 feet 18 feet
Length (overall) Breadth (at Promenade
Deck) Depth (C Deck) ..... Her tonnage is 21,000. There are five decks running forward and lettered to . The superstructure consists of Boat and Promenade Decks topped by the Navigating Bridge, which ja over 60 feet above the water load line. The "Felix Roussel" has a carrying capacity of
196 First Class.
113 Second Class.
90 Third Class
670 Steerage.
LARGE SWIMMING
POOL.
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MANY FEATURES.
Electric Appliances.
NO EXPENSE SPARED.
Electricity plays an important part in the "Felix Roussel," the In addition to the Cabins
many appliances un board being huse, there are twenty-two
as comprehensive and perfect us First Class cabins which are also modern science can make them. provided with balconies, which They include wireless, telegraphy,
gyro have the desirable effect of great-radiogoniometer,
compras electro hydraulic increasing the neration of the
the equipment. rooms. The greatest care has steering apparatus, and an exten- orders been taken in the decorating, us sive electro transmitting the following First Cling the system, enabling the Commander will
The Class Din-
to communicate his orders to every part of the ship. ing Room draws its style from the in the 13th. monuments built Century at Angkor Wal. (Kmer Period). The Grand Stairs lead ing to the Dining Room are bord- ered by two admirably sculptured balustrades representing enormous snake ending at the ex- copied tremities by two "ongus" from these situated at the trance to the famous Angor Wat Temple. In the associated details, of the windows, wall
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In case of necessity, the steer-tures doors, furniture etc..
nge accommodation can be raised to 800. Accommodation for First Class Passengers is on Boat Deck D and C Decks, for Second Class ait on B and C Deeks, and for Third Class forward on B and C Decks.
the Art of the Angkor Wat Temple has been scrupulously respected.
The First Class Drawing Room is situated on E Deek, and is com
leted in the 6th, and 7th. Cen- tury styles (former Kmer, Sambor magnif- Freihak period). His cient room, in the centre of which A large elevator running on a
i an inviting dunee floor, 60 feet course carries the passer-
The Smoking Room strikes gers to the various decks and takes
warmer note with its walnut cell- furniture of the them down to the luxurious Swim-
ing, floor and
An outstand- Renaissance style. ming Pool situated in the depths of the great liner.
ing feature, and Incidentally, a is that it is surrounded on Another interesting feature is a novelty, special Writing Room with Library three sides by a large verandah
A large and thoroughly modern technical. altached, containing
barber's shop and a ladies hair- economical books as well as
dressing Saloon fitted with the latest electrical equipment are situated on C Deck. On the same deck are the Surgery and Dispen- sary, replete in all requirements, while the Purser's and the Com- pany's Offices are near by.
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No modern liner is complete without a Swimming Pool, and in this respect also. the "Felix Roussel
is splendidly equipped. The pool has a depth of eight feet at the deep end, and is entirely overlaid with delightfully colour- ed tiling creating un enchanting effect. All around are disposed small dressing cabins with hot A and cold fresh water Inid on. small bar is also at the dispusal of passengers, and visualise many happy hours with A happy throng
enjoying "a dip in under such ideal con-
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There is ample lifeboat accom- modation for the full complement of passengers and crew, and these are slung on twenty-two sets of davits. Two motor boats equip- ped with wireless installation are' also provided.
good selection, of modern worka, which will be found invaluable to travellers who desire to study or continue their work in quietness..
The public is cordially invited. to visit the Ship during her stay In porti
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The electric lighting schemes, power installations leave nothing heating, cooking and various other to be desired, being of the very latest types procurable.
The kitchens, such an important up-to-date department In any vessel, are indeed outstanding ex- amples of what this more domestic aspect should be. Every conceiv- able device has been employed, and passengers are assured of a cuisine which may indeed be de seribed as excellent.
There are many other features which cannot be described here owing to the lack of space, but it claimed that the may truly be "Felix Roussel" can rightly take her place amongst the world's latest luxury ships. No expense has been spared in providing the ideal environment for the travel- ler, and when she arrives in Hong- kong.
will era
have another been established in luxurious and trana- comfortable pageonger portation between Europe and the Far East.
MARCH 28. 1931.
IDEAL FOR THE TROPICS.
Cabins Provided with Charming Verandahs.
The M.M. "Felix Roussel" embodies many novel features which will meet with the keen appreciation of passengers travelling on her. She is the Arat French Llaer having cabins with balconies, a most dé sirable feature when voyaging through the tropies. The suites and stale rooms, known as "cabine de luxo" and "semi-luxe" respectively contain beautiful bathrooms panelled in marble. All the furnishing is in harmony with the wall decoration which embraces exquisita panels representing violets, jasmine, lies, wild roses and primroses: Twin beds have been adopted, and the whole of the appoin1menta ars Luggage rooms also com- In keeping with the general scheme. municate with these suites. The balconies are charmingly furnished with varnished teak and rattan armchairs and tables. The Public Rooms comprise a Ball Room, Lounge, Social Hall, Smoking Room, Cocktail Bar and Children's Room. In all the Public Rooms, unusually large windows indicate that there will be no trace of "stuffiness" when travelling through trople zones while, of course, the ship's automatic ventilating system is on the very latest lines.
One of the Spacious First Class Cabins.