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Another vessel visited was the ■' Nelson," one of the latest 

 specimens of an annoured ship, and of somewhat novel construction. 

 She canies a heavy armament of twelve guns : four 18-ton guns, 

 and eight 12-ton guns. The machinery and magazines ai'e protected 

 by belts of side armour at the water-line, but the ends of the ship 

 are unprotected, except by annoured decks below the water-line. 

 There are in all ninety water-tight compartments, including those 

 between the inner and outer skins of the ship. 



Arrangements had been made for aflPording a complete view of 

 this fine vessel, including her powerful engines, which are of more 

 than 6000-horse power, producing a speed of 14 knots an hour. 



Ml'. Bernays then conducted the party to the Extension Works, 

 which have been executed under his directions. 



The works are of considerable importance, consisting of three 

 large basins and several docks, occupying reclaimed land situated 

 where a branch of the Medway foimerly ran. between the main- 

 land and St. Mary's Island. 



At Mr. Bernays' office the visitors had an opportunity of 

 seeing many very interesting objects, which had been recovered 

 from the bed of the river in making the excavations for the con- 

 struction of the works. 



The intention was, that the progi'amme should include an in- 

 spection of some of the machinery and workshop operations, but, 

 unfoiiunately, time did not admit of more than a brief visit to the 

 rolling mUls. 



The steam-tramway had been placed at the service of the 

 party, for conveyance to the various points of interest ; and it is 

 with gi-atification that the Association records its appreciation of 

 the kindness and courtesy shown by the Admiral Superintendent 

 and officials of the yard. 



A cold collation was served at the " Sun " Hotel, Chatham, at 

 6 o'clock, t which 72 persons sat down ; and the part returned to 

 London, greatly pleased with the visit. 



