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FOREST AND STREAM. 



[July 15, 1893. 



House-Boating Again. 



The writer read wiUi \mflagging interest a I'ecent series of articles 

 in Forest and Sthbam on house-boating. His interest was due to the 

 intelligence of the articles, and to the circumstance of his having 

 shipped several seasons aboard of a house-boat in a capacity that 

 corresponds to that of a man before the mast on a mTchantrnan or 

 an able seaman on a man-of-war. He is prompted to contribute 

 something from his experience, because it may further an acquaintance 

 with a healthful pastime comparativelj' unfamiliar in this country 

 The writer can hardly refrain from giving at first an emphatic indorse- 

 ment of house-boating. He can understand whv the uninitiated may 

 not agree to this. Indeed he has heard the merit of house-boating 

 discussed from the standpoint that it calls for none of the more 

 robust virtues. Let it be admitted that it does not require the heart 

 of a sailor, "bound with triple brass," nor the endurance of a hunter 

 to be a good enough house-boater. But as a pleasure like the pleasure 

 of the naturalist or of the angler, as a minister to the disposition 

 there is in healthy minds to be out of doors in good weather house- 

 boating is not easy to be surpassed. To the mere picknicker it is 

 ideal. For simple eating and drinking, and lolling out of doors it is 

 in street language, "outof sight." House-boat voyages are along shore' 

 The trees, the green banks, the sky's panorama, the plants, the tiowers 

 of the water and shore, the changing phases of the river, the lake or 

 canal, axe all about to rest the mind and delight the heart of him who 

 goes a house-boating. To him who has wit enough to know about 

 some other life than man's dull existence, to the botanist, the zooloEist 

 and to the artist and that sort of person no better field than the op- 

 portunities aboard a house-boat could bo afforded. To house-boat is 

 to be translated with your house, your room, your chairs, your con- 

 genial bed, your kitchen and cook stove, your drawing room if you 

 say so, away from the town on to some river or lake in the country 

 If one bath no disposition for that sort of thing, why enough has been 

 said among gentlemen. But who will deny that through his brain cob- 

 webbed with the dusty tanglements of business there sweeps a fresh 

 breeze when once he has gone into the sim and wind, on the grass and 

 among the trees? Who will deny that his grosser appetites' his hun- 

 ger, his thirst, his sleep, to speak of nothing better, get in shoi-t time 

 a better tone / These sentiments are trite enough, but like good ser- 

 mons they bear repetition. 



House-boating is no idle business of necessity. The real artist in 

 any pleasure and the greatest enjoyer of it understands that he must 

 he of its activity. He must stalk the deer and follow the stream even 

 hew the wood and draw the water, man the tiller and haul on the 

 ropes, cook, if he has tlaat great gift, lay out routes and take respon- 

 sibility. House-boating furnishes this opportunity for activity 



If we remember correctly, one sort of house-boating was little noted 

 m the articles referred to. It is easy to appreciate the pleasure to be 

 had with the house-boat, as it is seen every summer on the Thames— 

 that ancient stream which ever pours refreshing waters for the ap- 

 preciative Briton. To come from the "'roar of St. Paul's" and the life 

 of the business and politics of such a monster as London and step 

 aboard a broad and airy house afloat on the cool river and movin^' 

 tide, beneath the green trees to dine and pass a quiet evening with 

 good friends, to sleep unvexed and to awake amid the country scenes 

 of the night before— is to enjoy. We can understand the satisfaction 

 of the artist or the hunter who anchors his water house on the shore 

 of the lake where his vistas and his quarries are near at hand ; we can 

 understand that there is pleasure in a houseboat tliat carries in its 

 interior a boiler and an engine that shall puff it wherever the owner 

 wills, but we must be excused for affirming that beyond all these is 

 the pleasure of the house-boater, whose lot is cast where his boat may 

 be moved through the landscape by some quieter but sufHcient power 

 This has the change, the variety, the life of coaching, minus its dust' 

 close quarters, cramped positions and its shaking up. Sucli is the 

 pleasure on a houseboat whose habitat is a canal, for instance" and 

 above all a canal which parallels a river, and where opportunity 

 affords, becomes part of it. 



The canal has a poor position among highways. The popular idea 

 about it is that it is a low sort of place from end to end, trodden only 

 by spavmed horses and lop-eared mules driven by swearing drivers 

 and all monopolized by a rough company generally. That it proved 

 to be the highway to the Presidency on one occasion was not enough 

 to lift it even a little in popular estimation. This is all a mistake 

 and arises from a lack of its acquaintance. In cities the canal is apt 

 to merit these charges, and its squaUd appearance in cities is attrib- 

 uted to it unjustly everywhere. Escaping the contaminations of the 

 totvn and breathing the pure air of the country, the canal becomes a 

 thing of beauty and a joy forever. We defy an apostle of esthetics 

 to say aught but m praise of it there. The following bit of poetry 

 does the canal some justice. No description that the writer might 

 give could tell of it so well, and for that reason it is here introduced 

 without other apology: 



THE CANAL. 



The smooth canal, where level meads extend, 

 Lies with the sunlight glittering on its breast; 



So softly on their way its watei s wend, 

 They hardly stir the rushes from their rest. 



The towing path, a narrow strip of gra.y. 

 Follows one curving back; its fm-thei- bound 



A hedge of tangled rose and hawthorn spray, 

 Beyond, a sweep of undulating ground. 



And past the pastures, where the placid herds 

 In undisturbed contentment graze or lie, 



A wood— a very paradise for birds- 

 Unfolds its fluttering pennons to the sky. 



A foot bridge high alwve the current flung, 

 Of woodwork stiU unstripped of bark, and slight, 



Looks lite a forest branch but newly swung 

 For sylphs to watch the waters from its height. 



And should perchance a laden barge draw near. 



The silent boatman stationed at the helm, 

 The slow horse and the gliding hidl appear 



Fart of some pageant m that fairy realm. 



Then silence or the lull of blending songs 

 From winds and waters, rusthng leaves and reeds- 



From sylvan minstrels, and the gentler throngs ' 

 That chant the measure of our dreams, succeeds. 



—Henry Rose, in GentleniarCs Magazine. 



The house-boat is at its best when moved, not propelled by boiler 

 and engine within itself, but towed by a steam launch or by horses 

 yea, even by that maligned beast, the faithful and persistent mule 

 than whom there is no better toiler. The landscape moves along hke 

 the fairest of panoramas. There are the ever shiftmg vistas of the 

 trees, the recurring fields and pastures, the banks blooming with 

 flowers and plants and hung with vines. Even human characters fit 

 into the scenes, and flocks of sheep, broods of ducks or processions of 

 dignilied geese are the very animation for a picture. Such excursions 

 may be extended far into the country. They are bound to no time 

 tables or schedules. Where m'ght overtakes there may the traveler 

 take his evening meal, smoke his pipe of peace and lay him down to 

 slmnber. What gypsying is this? 



On such tempestuous voyages as are here attempted to be indicated, 

 it has been the good fortune of the writer to go. Many a time has he 

 stiipped simply for his bed and "keep," and what'company there was. 

 His duties were small, to be sure; to handle lines at the locks, to pole 

 the boat off the walls of masonry, at times to man the helm, and with 

 as much skill as could be summoned to perform the delicate business 

 of sliding the boat and her valuable freight uujarred into the dark 

 pocket of the lock. Tlie B. and S.— which, by the way, does not stand, 

 as ordinarily, for brandy and soda— was a house-boat born under a 

 lucky star, lucky in its owners and lucky in its home port. 



Where the Oswego, a broad river next to the largest if not to the 

 longest in the State of New York, pours its hasty stream into Lake 

 Ontario, and where is a terminus of "Clinton's big ditch"— the Erie 

 Canal— there are its moorings. Its beginnings were humble but sig- 

 nificant, for its very first employment in the world was to carry 

 sand. Happening into the possession of appreciative persons who 

 discovered beneath its rough frame and homely presence adaptability 

 to a loftier career, it was overhauled by carpenter and painter and 

 returned to the "foaming main" rejuvenated, beautified and trans- 

 formed. A simple house of light construction was built upon its 

 deck, in the rear a capacious kitchen, next forward a dining-room 

 of ample dimensions and furthest forward an observation apart- 

 ment, all lighted by broad sliding windows, seated with cushioned 

 seats from front to kitchen and withal, the usual furniture 

 of comfortable and pleasing apartments. The writer was em- 

 ployed as a deckhand aboafd this craft several seasons and was 

 a witness to many of its delightfifl excursions. Although occupied 

 with his menial employments he could not be cut off from the pleas- 

 m:es of these occasions. To perform his duties, as, for instance, peel- 

 ing potatoes, the task being transacted at the kitchen window looking 

 forth upon the green banks and hills as they quietly slid by, was a 

 positive pleasme. The making of the locks, the roar of the incoming 

 waters, the cool shade of the lock walls, the slow rise of the boat to 

 the next level, the gradual opening of the gates on a new view, the 

 tightening of the tow rope and the slow renewal of the voyage were 

 pleasant to witness, and a menial could appreciate them. When once 

 the writer unlocks the reminiscences of his service with the proprie- 



tors of this house-boat— who are always considerate and always 

 "good pay"— he knows not which to recount nor where to make an 

 end. Perhaps it was better to end now after such a formidahle begin- 



ning- 

 June, 1893. 



G. T. 5. 



A Novel House-Boat. 



A UNIQUE vessel, known as the Half Moon, will leave Baltimore to-day 

 for New York if the wind is favorable. It represents a new departure 

 m yachts, widely different from swift steam vessels or stately saUing 

 sloops and schooners. The new vessel is known as a house-boat and 

 is the product of the Baltimore shipbuilders, Wm, Skinner & Son 



The Half Moon is an idea of Mr. Wm. Kent, a New York lawyer. He 

 calls it an experiment, but there is said to be no doubt of its being a 

 success. As the old bluff-sided vessel Half Moon, commanded by Heu- 

 drik Hudson, carried astonishment to the natives along the shores of 

 the river that now bears the famous navigator's name, so Mr. Kent's 

 house-boat is expected to attract interest among the owners of the 

 many-typed craft which abound m the waters of New York Bay and 

 Hudson River. 



The new boat is 84ft. long, 18ft. beam, and 7ft. between floor and 

 upper deck. She has aU her compartments on one floor and perfectly 

 mclosed within her wooden walls. There are twelve of the compart- 

 ments, all private and comfortable. With the exception of a small 

 space forward to work the windlass, mooring Unes and anchors, and a 

 corresponding open space aft for the helmsman and in which to handle 

 the mainsheet, the boat is inclosed. 



The first compartment, entered from a forward companionway, is 

 the owner's private room, 10Xl3ft. Thence a passageway extends aft 

 to the galley. 



Mr. Kent's two chUdren have on the starboard side dainty berths, 

 and opposite is a toUet and dressing room. 



Next opens the saloon and diningroom combined, which is 14xl5Uft. 

 Rising from the centerboard well, which is about 4ft. above the floor, 

 heavy cherry leaves can be moved and a table to seat a dozen persons 

 improvised. Transoms covered with Russian leather cusliions are on 

 each side of this apartment, which will seat many guests. 



Just outside the saloon, on each side of the fore and aft passageway, 

 are two guests' staterooms, each 7ft. square. 



A handsome stairway leads to the open deck above. The stairway 

 is of ash with cherry balustrades and handsomely carved posts. 



The steward's room and owner's bath room, each tiX7tt., occupy 

 opposite sides of the stairway, and then the galley or kitchen, which is 

 6xl5ft., ends the quarters reserved to Mr. Kent and his family. 



Abaft the galley is the crew's mess room, 9^X8J^ft,, with wash 

 room adjoining, but separated by a bulkhead. The crew's quarters 

 are 6)^X1 3ft. 



The deck above is 64ft. long by 17ft. wide. It is a delightful prome- 

 nade, enclosed by iron railings and fitted with stanchions for the 

 spread of awning. A natty naphtha launch and gig swing from davits 



The interior is lighted by ten large windows on each side, fitted in 

 heavy cherry frames, inclosiog French plate glass panes ISbyS'lin. 

 in size. 



The vessel has two rakish-looking masts, the mainmast being much 

 shorter than the foremast. She will carry fore and mainsail and one 

 jib, which were made by Francis P. Murhpy. The stationary wash- 

 stands, toUets and all the plumbing are by James McCart. Shirley 

 furnished the glassware, Minch & Eisenbrey the bedding and Klipper, 

 Webster & Co. the furniture. John J. Bladden & Son did the varnish- 

 ing of the natural wood finish of the boat which prevails inside and 

 out. The only paint used on the vessel is on that part under water. 



The Half Moon wfll draw but 3;4ft. with all her weights on board. 

 She will be safledto Chesapeake City, and thence reach New York by 

 the inland route. 



This season Mr. Kent proposes to use his vessel under sail, visiting 

 places in New York Bay and Hudson River, moving when and where he 

 pleases with aU the comforts of home about him. The boat is so built 

 that steam can be added and used as an auxiliary yovi&v.— Baltimore 

 Sun. 



The British Racing Yachts. 



In the Forest and Stream of June 15 we gave a description of the 

 Thames and East Coast courses and a summary of the races up to 

 date. Since then a dozen more races have been sailed about the Isle 

 of Wight, the Mersey and the Clyde, and the four large yachts in 

 which the interest mainly centers have been worked up to much bet- 

 ter form, although breakdowns are still plentiful. The race from 

 Southend to Harwich on June 3 was followed by the two regattas of 

 the Royal Harwich Y. C. on June 5 and 6. The first was sailed, over a 

 course of 37 nautical mUes, from off Harwich, around the Bell Buoy, 

 past the Cork Lightship, Shipwash Lightsiiip, Sunk Lightship and back 

 past the Cork and Bell Buoy. A short but severe storm at the start 

 sent all away with wet sails, but in fight airs. Satanita sailed well at 

 the start, but bio-st her bobstay plate and withdrew. The final times 

 were: Valkyrie 7:21:12, Britannia 7:32:37, Iverna 8:35:07, CaUuna 

 8:35:50. Valkyrie won first and Britannia second prize. In the 4()-rat- 

 ing class Varuna beat Lais and Vendetta quite badly. 



Next day was fair, with the wind rather stronger and steadier, but 

 still hght at times. Valkyrie led all day and won easily, the finish 

 bekig tuned: Valkyrie 4:33:26, Britannia 4:34:45, Satanita 4:46:33, 

 Iverna 4:58:14, Calluna 5:08:09. Again Varuna beat the two new boats 

 quite badly. 



After Harwich the next meeting was on June 10, in the Nore to 

 Dover race of the Royal Thames Y. C, sailed in a good breeze and in 

 remarkably fast time. The distance was .52}^ nautical miles, 19 miles 

 to windward, 15 miles of free reach, and 18 miles before the wind. 

 The elapsed time was 4h. 53m. .5s., and Satanita is credited mth a 

 speed ot 14% knots in the hour's reach between two known marks, 

 though she had a tide of two knots or more with her. Britannia and 

 Valkyrie were practically tied, the finish being timed: Britannia 

 3:03:05, Valkyrie 3:03:22, Satanita 3:08:57, Calluna 3.10:31, Iverna 

 8:21:37, Amphitrite, schr., not timed. Britannia won by 6s., corrected 

 after a measurement of both boats, with Valkyrie second and Calluna 

 third. CaUuna carried a clubtopsail, the others carrying jibheaders. 



On June 12 the regatta of the Royal Cinque Ports Y.'C. was sailed 

 over a course of 44 mUes, naut . two rounds of a triangle from Dover 

 Bay around the Varne Buoy and South Goodwin Lightship (see chart 

 June 1.5). Satanita had left for Southampton for alterations. The 

 wind was moderate and the sea smooth, all carrying clubtopsails. 

 Valkyrie led Britannia by 2s. at the end of the first round, but on the 

 second Britannia was sUghtly delayed by some fouling of her gear, and 

 later Valkyrie, after passing the Varne Buoy for the second time, car- 

 ried away the hanger of her throat halliard block and was compeUed 

 to withdraw. The times were: Britannia, 3.34.12; CaUuna, 3,51.41; 

 Iverna, 3.57.32. In the 40-rating class Vendetta burst her bobstay 

 and gave up after the first mark, Lais finally beating Varuna by 

 15m. 



The race next day across the Channel to Boulogne and back should 

 have been one of the finest of the season, with a long open course and 

 a strong breeze at times; but it was spoHed at the very start by a tri- 

 angular foul between Vendetta, Valkyrie and Britannia. The following 

 description is from Land and Water: 



"All were carrying big topsaUs, and getting jibtopsails and baUoon- 

 staysails ready. Vendetta had her bowsprit end nearly up to the line 

 and had sprung up on her course clear ahead of Valkj'rie, the forty 

 having at once began to luff to avoid getting covered by the big ships. 

 Valkyrie, however, with an eye on Britannia, luffed close round the 

 mark boat, and her weight carrying her on, she had not room to keep 

 away, but in trying to do so she hit Vendetta on her quarter, and in 

 slewing her round fouled the backstay and brought topmast down, 

 Britannia was like a rat in a trap, and in trying to ease an inevitable 

 foul with Valkyrie fouled the mark boat and then threaded her bow- 

 sprit inside Valkyrie's rigging. Vendetta, directly the big ships had 

 done forcing her forward broadside on, sw^ung round, lost her bow- 

 sprit and settled close alongside Britannia, and some gear getting foul 

 she settled with her stern about Britannia's port rigging and her bow 

 almost under the big cutter's counter. Britannia and Valkyrie had 

 now flfled on starboard tack and were sidling along in shore with the 

 forty in charge, Britannia laying down to the wind, owing to having 

 only leeway on, pressed her mainsail on to Vendetta's port crosstree, 

 and the sail split up from foot to head. For ten minutes the trio were 

 foul, and Valkyrie's crew partly chopped off Britannia's liowsprit. 

 Vendetta first got clear, and then Britannia twisted round, and her 

 bowsprit breaking off, the sister ships got clear, Valkyrie alone com- 

 ing out of the mess without damage. MeanwhUe the rest of the fleet 

 had been racing a\\ ay, and Iverna and Calluna were in the van, with 

 Mabel, Lais and Varuna close together, Valkyrie starting off' in chase 

 12i^m. late." 



Valkyrie had a long stern chase ahead, but at the Boulogne mark she 

 was 6m. astern of Calluna and but 2m. astern of Iverna. The finish 

 was timed: Calluna, 3.23.37; Valkyrie, 3 99.04; Iverna, 3,32 29. In this 

 race Lais beat Varuna by 6m. 



The disabhng of Vendetta took place Tuesday morning and a friendly 

 steam yacht towed her over to Ryde on Wednesday, the yacht going 

 over to her buUders, Summers & Pa.yne, on Thursday moruing, where 

 an entu'e new outfit of spars was shipped the same day. Her balance 

 rudder had previously been replaced by one of the ordinary type. 

 Britannia also required extensive repairs after her share of the fun. 

 Satanita was meanwhile at Fay's yard for alterations. Her mast was 

 lifted out and shortened 3ft. at the heel, her boom, 18in. in diameter, 

 was sawn in two and hollowed, leaving the walls about 5in. thick, being 

 then glued up and seized with wire at intervals, and about seven tons 

 of lead was transferred from inside to the bottom of the keel. The 

 loast was lightened about 2cwt. and the boom Ucvrt. 



June 16, the first day of the Royal Southern Y. C. Jubilee regattas, 

 had no race for the large yachts, .and the weather was light and fluky, 

 so that the course was shortened by the regatta committee in the 40- 

 rating race, Vendetta being the winner by 2m. over Varuna and 4m. 

 over Lais. 



On June 17, the second day, the big ones were all out again, the 

 weather being light but giving a very good race. The com-se was 44 

 miles, naut., about the Solent, Calluna made a good start, but soon 

 took the ground and was hung up for some time. Valkyrie took the 

 lead and gained gradually all day, the finish being timed: Valkyrie, 

 4.42.,59; Britannia, 4.48.:il; Satanita, 4.59.03; Calluha, 5,49.08; Iverna, 

 5.51.30. Varuna led the 40-raterB all day untfl her main halUard bolt 

 broke, when she withdrew, Lais thus wmning, with Vendetta 9m, 

 astern. 



The nest meeting of the racers was in another jubilee event, that of 

 the Royal Mersey on June24-2(i, the former the first reefing breeze of 

 the season, Valkyrie was not ready and did not start, though at 

 anchor with the fleet, and CaUuna was so late in getting under way 

 that she did not start, thus losing a fine chance for her small rig, the 

 others carrying single reefs and housed topmasts. An inside course 

 was chosen on account of the sea on the Mersey Bar, three rounds 

 making 57 mUes, Iverna was beaten just 18m, in the first 18 mUes and 

 withdrew, leaving Britannia and Satanita to fight out a very pretty 

 duel, in which the former won by 2m, 40s, 



On Monday the weather was fine, with a smooth sea and a moderate 

 N,W, wind, the course being 60 nautical mfles, Calluna left for the 

 Clyde to ship an entire new outfit of longer spars, her original rig 

 having proved too small, leaving the other fotir to fight it out, Val- 

 kyrie Jed the way, the finish being timed: Valkyrie 6:]2:42, Britannia 

 6:22:47, Satanita 6:24:42, and Iverna 6:.59:00, Satanita sailed well, hay- 

 ing had a poor start, Iverna was very badly beaten by all the new 

 ones. 



being cleai', with smooth water and a strong N.W. wind, " Britannia 

 led all day, but was hard pushed by Satanita, 'while Valkyrie was but 

 third. Ivei-na withdrew after the first round. The finish iN-as timed- 

 Britannia 3:09:32. Satanita 3:12:20, Valk.yrie 3:11:37. The Roval Clyde 

 Y, C, was booked for two days' racing, July 13, but the first day was 

 a mere drift, Britannia finally winning and Valkyrie saving her time 

 over Satanita, Calluna being last and Iverna giving up. The race 

 started in a fresh N,E. breeze, several of the yachts havmg one reef 

 in, but the wind soon died out. The finish was timed- Britannia 

 7:12:37, Satanita 7:14:12, Valkyrie 7:i^:V. Calluna 7:17:.50. 



On the second day the wind was light and fluky, out Calluna took 

 the first place, the times being: Calhitja 4:25:55, Valkyrie 4:26:48, Sat- 

 anita 4:35:22, Iverna 4:38:14, Britannia 4:46:.33. 



On July 4, the day of the Royal Western Y. C. regatta, there was 

 more wind, but with squalls and calm streaks mixed together. ISritan- 

 nia led for a time, but sprung her mast and withdrew, and Calluna 

 also met with a mishap which put her out of the race. Satanita did 

 poorly compared with her work of the preceding races, and finally 

 fouled a mark and withdrew. Only Valkyrie and Iverna finished, the 

 former winning by llni. 



On July 5 the regatta of the Mudhook Y. 0. was sailed in a fresh 

 and squally N.E, breeze. Britannia and Calluna were both out, need- 

 ing new masts, Satanita led for a time, but was ppssed by Valkyrie, 

 she finally finished ahead, but failed to save her time on Valkyrie, 

 the finish being timed: Satanita 4:.37:43, Valkyrie 4:38:10, Iverna 

 5:03:40. 



The regatta of the Clyde Corinthian Y. C. was sailed on July 7, Bri- 

 tanniabeing ready with-anew mast, but Calluna was stUI in the dock. 

 The wind was very light and variable and a poor race resulted. The 

 finish was timed: Valkyrie 4:5y:r)K, Britannia 5:01:28, Satanita 5:03:17, 

 Iverna 5: 05:. 30, 



On July 8 the Royal Clyde Y. C. held its regatta, a severe thunder- 

 storm striking the fleet early in the day and robbing Satanita of her 

 bowsprit. Britannia flnaUy won after a very fluky race with Valkyrie 

 40m. astern. 



£mbla. 



Thk new steam yacht Embla was launched early this morning at 

 Seabury & Go's yard at Nyack-on-Hudson. The launch was to have 

 taken place yesterday afternoon, but the tide did not serve high 

 enough, and Sir. Hanan and his party of friends had to wait until 1 

 o'clock thismorning. The yard tlaen looked like fairyland, l^owerful 

 searchlights made it as bright as day, and the yacht was decorated 

 with electric lights and lanterns. As the yacht slid off" the ways. Miss 

 Lizzie llanau 1)/ ()1;h a bottle cif champagne on her bows and christened 

 her Embla. 



The Embla is a handsome white, boat, with a buff-colored smoke- 

 stack, and is schooner rigged. She is Ifiift. in length over all, 13.3ft, on 

 the waterliue, 20t't. beam lift, depih admidships, and 8ft, draught. 



The keel is of white oak, also the stei n post, stem post and dead- 

 woods, and the frames or timbers are of steel. These are closely 

 centred and extend from keel to gunwale in one length each. The re- 

 verse frames, keelsons, and deck beams are steel, securely fastened 

 and riveted to the frame. Yellow pine and white oak is used for 

 planking. All fastenings are galvanized and composition through 

 bolts. There ai-e five steel bulkheads so arranged as to make water- 

 tight compartments. 



The interior accommodations are very complete. She has 9 state- 

 rooms and 17 guests can sleep on board. Mr. Hanau's quarters are 

 aft, and arranged with all conveniences. There are two connecting 

 staterooms, with dressing cases and toilet complete and bathrooms. 

 These rooms are all finished in mahogany panelwork. Aft of the 

 owner's room comes the saloon, extending the full wddth of vessel and 

 16ft. long. This is ari-anged with bookcases, tables, piano, writing- 

 desk, open grate fireplace, buffet and icebox. The finish is in mahog- 

 any panelwork. Next aft of the saloon are 4 staterooms, finished in 

 cherry, for use of the o\vner s fauuly and guests. Each room is fitted 

 with dressing cases and wash basin, having hot and cold water. 

 There is also a bath and toilet room on the port side aft. The bath- 

 tubs are also connected with salt-water supply as well as fresh 

 water. 



In the stern of the yacht is a large double stateroom finished in 

 white and gold. Forward of the engine room are 2 more staterooms, 

 fitted with baths and finished in cherry. Then comes the galley, 

 which is very large and extends the fuU width of the boat. It is fully 

 equipped with dressers, icebox, racks and shelves. Ne.\-t comes the 

 otflcers quarters and mess room, while the crew's quarters are in the 

 forecastle. The entrance to the owner's quarters and saloon is 

 through the after deck house, which is divided so that part can be 

 used for a smoking room, whUe the dining room is in the forward 

 deck house, which Is 28ft. long, and connected to pilot house. It is 

 directly over the officers' quarters and galley and has a dumb-waiter 

 from the galley. These deck-houses are built of mahogany, with 

 windows of plate glass. The fore part of the deck-house is the 

 captaui s room. 



The machinery is an 800-horse power triple-expansion engine, sur- 

 face condensing, and two safety water-tube boilers. Coal bunkers 

 are arranged on both sides and ends of the bofier room. They will 

 hold 40 to 50 tons. The boiler water tanks have a large capacity, and 

 separate tanks are supplied for culinary and domestic purposes. Her 

 speed wiU be 18 miles an hour. Steering gears are arranged in the 

 pilot-house and on the bridge, which runs the fuU length of the for- 

 ward deck-house. In aU of the yacht's equipment everything is 

 modern and complete. A steam windlass will be used. An electric 

 launch 22ft, long, will be carried on the davits. It is charged with 

 storage batteries for six hours' run and 7 mfles per hour, and the 

 batteries may be recharged while the lamtch is on the davits. Besides 

 the launch she will carry 2 large gigs and 1 cutter. Hhe is lighted by 

 electricity throughout, has a 5,000-caudle power aea.rchfight, and is 

 heated with steam, — Js^etu loric Times. 



Quincy Y. C. Second Championship Race. 



QUINCY— BOSTON H-VBBOIt. 



Saturday, July s. 

 The Qutncy Y, C, sailed its second championship race on Saturdaj' 

 afternoon, several of the yachts having already sailed a lively race in 

 the morning in the Monatiquot Y. C, The wind was still blowing hard 

 from southwest, with rough water and reefs turned in. The times 

 were: 



FIRST CLASS. 



Length. Elapsed. Corrected. 



Beatrice, John Cavanaugh 1 .37 22 



Moondyne, A. J, Shaw 1 37 22 



White Fawn, A. E. Jones.. , Witdrew. 



SI5C0SD CI.ASS, 



Opeeche. W. P, Barker 19,08 1 :35 ,53 0 58 45 



Aurisa, H, M, Faxon 19,08 1 28 18 1 01 10 



Vision, Cieorge Crane 13141 ..... 



THIRD CLASS. 



Mab, .John Shaw 17.03 1 35 30 1 05 41 



Sunbeam, Harold Faxon 1 41 .53 Not meas. 



Elsie, Keating & Bailey 1 43 58 Not meas. 



This made two firsts for Beatrice in one day. The judges were H, 

 L, Rice and P, H. Gavin 



The twenty-second annual regatta of the New Jersey Y. C. that 

 failed for lack of wind wiU be again attempted on Wednesday, August 

 33, and will be sailed over the upper and lower bay courses, 



