Note 218 — Chapter V
Reading edition
Comparative Statement of Consumption of Coal in various Cunard Steamers.
Names of Ships. Indicated Horse-power. Consumption of Coal per Day. Consumption of Coal per Indicated Horse-power per Hour. Consumption of Coal per Mile.
Tons lbs. Cwts.
Asia 1,805 78 4·0 5·6
Arabia 3,005 116 3·6 7·5
Persia 4,026 150 3·47 9·0
Scotia 4,500 159 3·6 9·5
Russia 2,700 95 3·28 6·0
Parthia 1,950 42 2·0 3·3
Bothnia 2,543 64 2·34 4·1
Abyssinia 2,450 91 3·46 5·68
Marathon 1,450 35 2·25 2·5
Sidon 760 16 1·96 1·4
Trinidad 702 16 2·11 1·37
Nantes 687 15 2·03 1·38
Sidon 824 19 2·15 1·14
Nantes 620 13 1·95 1·32