Chapter VIII: NAVAL ENGINEERING.--Hints to Shipmasters.--A very

practical view of the proper personal habits of the commander
of a merchant ship

The British Cruiser AEolus.--Details of dimensions and armament
of this recently launched British ship

Trials of H.M. Cruiser Blake.--Trial trip of this celebrated
cruiser.--Her horse power as developed, with the somewhat
disappointing results obtained as regards speed.--1 illustration