3-078-173 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's ship Orotava, 1890. 'The Pacific Steam Navigation Company, associated with the Orient Line to Australia, has contributed to that service two fine new sister-ships, the Orotova and the Oruba; and the first-named ship, commanded by Captain G. N. Conlan, sailed from the Port of London (Tilbury Dock) on June 6. These ships, built by the Naval Construction Company, at Barrow, are each of 5552 tons register, 450 ft. long, 19 ft. beam, and 37 ft. deep, with engines of 7000-horse power. Accommodation is provided for about 230 saloon passengers (first and second class), and for a large number of third class passengers. The Orotava has music and smoke rooms on the promenade deck, is fitted throughout with the electric light and electric bells, and is provided with every convenience'. From "Illustrated London News", 1890.