THE above engraving shows the interior, and persons occupying starboard side of boat. It is entirely covered in from stern to stern, having a raised hatchway, with light, and is propelled by a screw turned by hand, the locomotion and steering being effected beneath the deck. The small additional cost at the outset is nothing as compared with the many advantages derived—by no means the least important of which is that she will always be ready in case of emergency, having oars, mast, sails, and even provisions and water stowed away beneath the deck. Provisions, if hermetically sealed in the lockers, might remain in readiness for years without injury. In addition to this she will carry half as many more men as any open boat of her size, so that her cost of building would thereby be reduced by between 30 and 40 per cent.; and at the same time, by avoiding the necessity of carrying so many boats as at present, her adoption would give additional space on ship's decks, and greater convenience to seamen and passengers.