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Berths for 480 were finally erected, in addition to the staff" and police
lodgings.
The largest number on any one night wTas 375 and the shed was used as
a labourers' depot until 17th July, 1891.
Three latrines were constructed at a convenient distance outside the building,
and a lavatory with 40 basins was built alongside.
Light and air were admitted through 480 square feet of glazed window in
the roof and the doors, each 12 feet by 12 feet, and eight in number. The
warming was effected by eight very large slow combustion stoves and two
smaller ones. The space available was as follows
9,900 square feet -f- 502 = 19^ square feet, and 178,200 cubic feet -r502
= 355 cubic feet per head, or for the actual number living therein
26 square feet and 475 cubic feet per head.
The Manor Way Shed, a galvanized iron shed, was formerly used as a
dock office and store.
The first floor (sail loft) was converted into a dormitory, and the ground
floor was used for staff, police, kitchen, and refectory.
This building was first used for this purpose on 16th February, and continued
in use until the 13th March.
A lavatory was built at the end of the building, and latrines at a convenient
distance outside. Light was admitted to dormitory through 360 square feet
of glass in roof, and air was circulated by a large door at either end.
On the ground space arrangements were made for the admission of ample
light and air.
The floor space in dormitory was only 1,800 square feet, which, with 110
berths, gave only 16 square feet per man, but 78 was the largest number
sleeping therein at one time, which number allowed 23 square feet, while
the cubic space for the same number was 253 cubic feet per head.
Heating was effected by means of an open fire-place.
The steam ship " Taurus " was also fitted for free labourers on the river,
but in consequence of the settlement of the troubles, was never used.
Accommodation was provided in the 'tween decks for 194 men—108 forwTard
and 86 aft.
The space in the fore 'tween decks was 21 square and 147 cubic feet per
head, and in the after space 23 square and 161 cubic feet.
Free ventilation and ample light were provided.