Trial Trip of the Hindostan: The new screw steamship Hindostan, built and engined by Messrs. C.A. Day and Co., of the Northam Ironworks, at Southampton, for the Peninsular and Oriental Company was on Wednesday taken to Stokes Bay for a trial of her speed on the measured mile. There was a moderate easterly breeze blowing, with a smooth sea, the barometer standing at 30.55. The true mean speed attained was 14.392 knots per hour, with a 30lb pressure of steam, vacuum 21, and the engines making 55 revolutions per minute. … Among the gentlemen on board at yesterday’s trial were Mr. James Alan (chairman), Admiral Sir W. Hall … (includes) … Mr. Pinsent … The Hindostan was in charge of Captain Robert Curling, who was appointed as her commander, and she will shortly be despatched to India where she is to be employed in the company’s mail service.
[see also Home News for India China and the Colonies: Friday 8th October 1869]
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Referenced
GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894