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Despatch 1. 28. 171853.

Inclosure N°3 in

on the gutt March 1853. Boats by A. M. Steamir "Hermes," R.N., of the capture of 5 Piratical

Report by Commander Fishbourne

for the

Proportions of a vessel recommended,

of Hongkong, the Canton River, Sex 1413)

Service

Length from 70 to 73 feet,

and about 80

Jons

burthen, with as light draught of water as

possible; to be constructed on the most-

approved principle .

Mode of propulsion .

screw

Nominal power of Engines 20 horses, on the high

pressure principle, and fitted to work

expansively

Boiler warranted to work to

100 lbs. pressure

on

the square inch.

General working pressure from 45 to 50 lbs. Screw to ship and unship.

The vessel to stow 15 Tons of coals, to be rigged.

av a.

fore and aft schooner, (with large sails),

to be fitted with a long 18 pounder gun

on a

pivot, in the most convenient : place for working

it, and two brass 6-pounders.

Should objections be taken to the

working high pressure,

an increase in the

nominal horse-power and size of the vessel will