The “ribs” of the “Britannic,” showing the deck divisions, in outline.
The huge “gantry” or cradle of steel, in which “Britannic” was built,
cost $1,000,000.]
[Illustration: THE DOUBLE BOTTOM OF MODERN STEAMSHIPS
THE “BRITANNIC” OF THE WHITE STAR LINE. VIEW OF THE DOUBLE BOTTOM
PLATED.]
[Illustration: THE HUGE STEEL SKELETON OF THE “BRITANNIC” BEFORE THE
PLATES WERE PLACED ON IT.
The plates are seen piled in the foreground. The largest of them are 36
feet long and weigh 4¹⁄₄ tons each.]
[Illustration: THE SHIP READY TO LAUNCH