The President

Launched recently by World President Nikita Bandranaik, the President is one of the most luxurious and up to date ocean liners ever commissioned. Built for Cunard by New England Industries Inc., the 50,000 ton ship is 1200 feet long and has accommodation for up to 2000 passengers and 500 crew. On speed trials in New York Harbour, the President attained a cruising speed of 150 knots.

Powered by means of an atomic reactor serving turbines and an aquajet propulsion system, the aquajets were built by Universal Engineering Incorporated. An iceberg cutter uses heat fed from the reactor system. Supplies are ferried to all parts of the hold through watertight bulkheads by an internal monorail. If passengers are seriously ill, an emergency helijet takes them to land-based hospitals. Rear tailplanes with integrated solar panels provide emergency power. Lifeboats can be rocket-launched clear of the ship in emergencies. Each is equipped with a sea-water purification filter, satellite-linked homing beacon, food, and first aid supplies,

Features include the Grand Ballroom, Port Zero swimming pool, 3-D cinema, sick bay, lounge and shopping plaza, bar, gymnasium, observation ports, squash courts, restaurants, kitchens, and botanical gardens.