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The staff (about 40) were lodged in the saloon and forecastle, the police
in the after state-rooms.
Lavatory accommodation was provided in two houses specially constructed
on the main deck.
Latrines were erected on shore abreast of the gangway, these were supplied
daily with dry lime, and emptied fortnightly.
Light and air were admitted by three large hatches, three ventilators, and
35 side scuttles, equal to an area of 399 square feet.
The total floor space of 'tween decks was 8,615 square feet, giving 20 feet,
and the cubic space, 64,612 = 155 cubic feet per head.
Warming was effected by four stoves.
The largest number sleeping on board on any night was 455, including
staff.
The steam ship "Almora," an iron screw steamer of 1,719 tons, was used
from 23rd February to 12th March.
The 'tween decks were cleaned and the space was fitted for 250 men.
About 30 were lodged in the forecastle, while the staff and police were
accommodated in the second class cabin and the saloon aft.
The greatest number at any one time was 255, including staff.
Lavatory accommodation was provided in a specially-erected house on the
starboard side of the main deck, while the labourers used the latrines
originally put up for the steam ship "Scotland."
Light and air were admitted by three hatches, five ventilators, and 45 side
scuttles, with a total area of 328 square feet.
The space in forecastle and second class cabins was far in excess of the required
amount, and measurement of 'tween decks gave the following result:—
6,032 square feet ÷250 = 24 square feet per head,
44,024 cubic feet ÷250 = 176 cubic feet per head.
Warming was provided for by six large stoves, four of which were slow
combustion.
No. 37 shed, an iron building with slated wooden roof, 180 feet long,
55 feet wide, 12 feet to eaves and 24 feet to ridge of roof.
Having been used for storage of wheat it was cleared out and limewashed
throughout, and on 25th February it was fitted up for free labourers, of whom
150 slept in iron berths.