The Journal of the American Society of Naval Engineers published a description of the USS Delaware during her trials in 1909. This description, written by CAPT R. T. Hall, offers a rare in-depth description of the cutting edge of naval engineering in 1909. This article is reprinted exactly as it appeared in 1909 with the addition of blueprint section imagaes obtained from the National Archives.
The digital copy of The Journal of the American Society of Naval Engineers was provided through the Google Books Project.
Telegraph and Gongs
Telephones and Speaking Tubes
Ash Hoists
Ash Expeller System
Forced-Draft Blowers
Feed and Filter Tanks
Tanks
Machine Shop
Heating System
Refrigerating Plant for Cold Storage
Magazine-Cooling System
Air-Compressor Plant for Pneumatic Tools
Condensers
Main Air Pumps
Main Circulating Pumps
Evaporating and Distilling Plant
Feed Water Heater
Pumps and Pump Connections
Electric Plant
Anchor Windlass
Steering Gear
Description of Ventilation
Double Bottom Compartments
Drainage System
Trimming Tanks, Pumping and Drainage
Magazine-Flooding System
Description of Fire Main
Deck Drains
Fresh Water System
Salt Water System
Official Trials
Standardization Trials
Official Four Hours' Trial
Official Twenty-Four Hours' Trial