Her Majesty's New Yacht. The month of January next has now been fixed as the period when the splendid new steam-yacht, the Windsor Castle, now building at Pembroke for the Queen, is to be finished and launched. The greatest exertions are being made in order to hasten her progress. A large body of the best men are constantly at work upon her, and converted timber has regularly been brought round from the other yard in order to expedite her build. She is so far advanced that an excellent idea may ?? of her; and there is no doubt, that she will prove a model of beauty, both in finish and mould. Her lines have evidently been laid with care and judgment, and promise great speed, while her immense length, more than 100 yards, and proportionate beam, will secure ample accommodation, not only to Royalty, but to the officers and crew - a comfort in which the Victoria and Albert is sadly deficient. The Windsor Castle is built of mahogany chiefly, with sound British Oak. The diagonal planking has been laid.

SG & SGTL Vol 12 ; Page 30 ; 29 Jan 1855

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