B08_Attachment_20-Folder_1_Balclutha_Specs_0003.pdf

This is a historical specification document for a steel ship "Balehilla" dated in the 1880s. The document outlines detailed construction specifications for a merchant vessel, including dimensions and general descriptive requirements for various ship components and fittings.

Vessel Specifications and Dimensions: The steel ship is specified with length between perpendiculars of 294 feet, a breadth of beam of 38.6 feet, and a depth of hold from the ceiling to the underside of the upper deck of 22.8 feet. The vessel is to be constructed with a full short stock and iron framing, with approved placement of gallant braces and fore-and-aft placement locations for specialized structural elements.

Construction Details and Outfitting: The specification includes extensive requirements for structural elements such as bulkheads, rudders, railings, hold timbering, water and ballast tanks, and various deck fixtures. Materials and fittings specified include steel work, copper fastenings, brass and iron components, wooden structural elements, and specialized equipment such as hatches, winches, pumps, and navigational fixtures. The document details provisions for mast-related hardware, rigging components, galleys, crew accommodations, and cargo handling equipment. A comprehensive list of supplies and stores required for the vessel's operation and crew support is also included, covering items ranging from cooking equipment and provisions to maintenance supplies and safety equipment. The specification emphasizes that all work must be completed to the satisfaction of surveyors, reflecting the quality assurance requirements typical of nineteenth-century maritime construction standards.