Transcriber's Note
Some illustrations contain explanatory text; the keywords have been added to the captions.
The following modifications have been made,
Page [10]:
"3 1-2 inches" changed to "3½ inches"
(some small angle-bars, 3½ inches in width)
Page [36]:
"24 1-2 knots" changed to "24½ knots"
(to accomplish the average speed of 24½ knots)
Page [96]:
"TRANSLANTIC" changed to "TRANSATLANTIC"
(PARTICULARS OF NOTED TRANSATLANTIC LINERS)
Page [145]:
"U. S. N." changed to "U.S.N."
(courtesy of Naval Constructor R. H. M. Robinson, U.S.N.)
Not modified but retained as printed:
Inconsistent spelling of "underwater" / "under-water"
Inconsistent spelling of "watertight" / "water-tight"