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built by Howard Linnell, of Savin Hill, and the other will 
probably be built at Kingston by Shiverick. 
MacConnell Bros, have made the following sales: The 
46ft. sloop Gorilla, to a member of the Corinthian Y. C. ; 
steam yacht Vivian, to Com. George Stewart, of the Chel- 
sea. Y. C. ; 25-footer Beatrice, to Mr. J. P. Clare, of the 
Quincy Y. C. ; Agness to Mr. A. Willis, of Boston ; 18ft. 
knockabout Dazzler. to Mr. C. D. Reynolds, of Auburn, 
R. I. ; knockabout Comet to Mr. H. J. Gilbert, of Milton, 
and Caper, to Mr. C. M. Gibert, of Savanna, Ga. 
Small Bros, have orders for an 18-footer for G. W. 
Glover ; two 17ft. auxiliary knockabouts, one for Dr. F. I. 
Proctor, and the other for Mr. Charles Gammon; a 
launch for Mr. N. A. Smith, of Seneca Falls, and a 31ft. 
vawl for" Dr. Edward Reynolds. 
Burgess has received from Mr. J. Hopkins Smith, an 
order fpr another 18-footer from the same lines as the 
four which he previously ordered, and which have been 
completed by Graves, of Marblehead. This yacht will 
race in Massachusetts during the coming season, and will 
then go to Portland, Me. 
John B. Killeen. 
Two Large Steam Yachts Launched 
The yard of the Burlee Dry Dock Company, Port 
Richmond, L. L, was the scene of two important launch- 
ings last week. Both of the yachts in question were de- 
signed by Mr. Clinton H. Crane, of the firm of Messrs. 
Tarns, Lemoine & Crane. 
The first of the yachts to take the water was Rheclair, 
which was launched on Monday, Feb. 10. She was built 
for Mr. D. G. Reid. and the yacht was christened by his 
daughter. Rheclair's dimensions are as follows: Length 
over all. 215ft; waterline, 183ft.; breadth, 27ft, and draft, 
13ft. She is built of steel and is fitted with bilge keels. 
The vessel is fitted with twin screws and her engines will 
be of 2,000 horse-power. The engines are of the triple 
expansion type and four Almy boilers will furnish the 
steam. A speed of 17 knots is guaranteed. As the yacht 
was designed primarily for cruising, her bunkers were 
made of sufficient size to permit her to cross the Atlantic 
at a speed of 10 knots without recoaling. There will be 
a continuous steel deck house covered with teak. The 
deck house contains the galley, pantry, dining-room, 
smoking-room; in the forward end there is a lounging 
room. A passageway extends the entire length of the 
deck house, so that the forward and after apartments may 
be reached without going on deck. The owner's and 
guests' living quarters are located both fore and aft of 
the machinery space, and they consist of seven state- 
rooms, each with a bath room adjoining. The yacht is 
fitted with a large electric light plant as well as ice ma- 
chines, clothes dryers, etc. The yacht will be_ steam- 
heated, and in summer cold air will be forced into the 
living rooms throughout the ship. The windlasses are 
run by electricity. The yacht is fitted wth two pole 
masts and one funnel. 
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the yacht Noma was launched. 
This vessel was built for Mr. W. B. Leeds, and was 
named by his wife. Noma is one of the largest pleasure 
vessels designed and built by Americans. The yacht is 
built of steel throughout, and conforms in every par- 
ticular to Lloyds' requirements. She is 263ft. over all, 
226ft. waterline, 28ft. 6in. breadth, and 14ft. draft. She is 
fitted with twin screws, four cylinder, triple expansion 
engines, and Almy water tube boilers. Noma has a large 
bunker capacity, and can cross the ocean at a speed of 12 
knots without recoaling. Under forced draught a speed 
of 18 knots is expected. The yacht is fitted with every 
possible contrivance that would add to the comfort of 
those on board. In the main deck house are located 
galley, pantry, dining-room, smoking-room, with owners' 
office, stateroom and bath forward. A passage in the 
deck house connects the forward and after apartments 
of the vessel. In fact, her arrangements are very much 
like those of Rheclair, only on a much larger scale. The 
owner's and guests' quarters are located just forward and 
aft of the machinery space, while the officers' and crew's 
quarters are in the extreme ends of the vessel. The 
guests' quarters consist of eight staterooms, a bath room 
adjoining each. 
Noma is also fitted with electric windlasses and boat 
hoists, and she is the first yacht to be equipped with 
what is known as the long arm system of closing the 
water-tight bulkhead doors. By this method it is possi- 
ble to close all the bulkhead doors in the ship by press- 
ing a lever on the bridge. Noma will also be furnished 
with a wireless telegraphy outfit and a space has been put 
aside for carrying automobiles. She will have a refriger- 
ating plant of six tons capacity, an evaporator, which 
will make ten tons of water daily, and a distiller with a 
capacity of 500 gallons of drinking water. 
Navahoe Purchased by a German 
Yachtsman. 
The yawl Navahoe has been sold by Mr. Royal Phelps 
Carroll, through the agency of Mr. A. J. Mcintosh, of 
New York City, to "Mr. George Wilhelm Watjen, fleet 
captain of the Kaiserlicher Y. C„ of Bremen. Navahoe, 
whose name is to be changed to Alice, will be taken across 
in time to participate in the regattas at Kiel. 
When Navahoe was in English waters in 1893 she did 
not do very well, and although she won the Brenton's 
Reef Cup the race was given to her on a protest. The 
race was sailed on Feb. 14, 1893, the course being from 
the Needles across the channel to Cherbourg and return, 
a distance of about 120 miles. The wind was strong from 
the east. Britannia led over the starting line by 54 sec- 
onds. Both ( yachts carried jib headers over single 
reefed mainsails. Navahoe took the lead early in the 
race, but the boats were within a few seconds of each 
other when they started for home. Topmasts were 
housed and smaller jibs set on both boats, as wind and 
sea were increasing. The sea was so rough off the 
Needles that the committee's steamer went into Alum 
Bay just inside the Needles, and anchored in smoother 
water, making the finish line east of the light. Britannia 
was declared a winner by 2% seconds. Mr. Carroll pro- 
tested on the ground that the finish line was not correct — 
the committee boat having shifted her position. The 
committee allowed the protest, and Navahoe was gives 
the race. Last season Mr. Carroll had Navahoe's rig 
rhanged to that of a yawl. The work was done at City 
Island under the direction of Messrs. Tarns, Lemoine & 
Crane, and Defender's hollow steel mast was substi uted 
for her Oregon pine stick. She was not raced much till 
the summer was well advanced, but during the balance 
of the season made a most creditable showing against 
Vigilant and Ailsa, much to the surprise of yachtsmen 
The Hg yawl class suffers a great loss by the sale of 
Navahoe, and Vigilant and Ailsa will now have to fight 
it out alone. It has been stated that Navahoe's new 
owner intends to change her rig to that of a schooner 
As Navahoe never performed so well as she has since she 
has been rigged as a yawl, it would seem that any further 
change would be a mistake. 
Navahoe is a splendid all around boat, having made a 
very fair racing record, and on her several ocean cruises 
has proved very seaworthy.. Captain Watjen could hardly 
have secured a better vessel. Navahoe was designed by 
N. G. Herrcshoff, and built by the Herreshoff Mfg. Co., 
at Bristol, R. I., in the fall of 1892 and spring of 1893. 
She was launched in February of that year. She is 123ft. 
over all, 84ft. waterline, 23ft. beam and 12ft. 6in. draft. 
Navahoe is in winter quarters at New London, near Con- 
stitution, and it has been suggested that a good ocean 
race might be had between her and the German Em- 
peror's schooner Meteor, now building at Shooter's 
Island. While such a race is rather remote, still it would 
be of considerable interest. 
Seawanhaka Cup News. 
It was stated in these columns last week that Larry 
Huntington, of New Rochelle, had a possible customer 
for a boat for the Seawanhaka trial races. The order 
was placed by Mr. Clinton B. Seely, of Bridgeport. The 
boat will be a scow with lead ballast hung on a fin. The 
boat will be about 37ft. long on deck, while her breadth 
is slightly over 6ft., and she will be sailed by a very light 
crew. 
The Hanley boat for the Bridgeport syndicate is said 
to have taken shape. The boat is only 35ft. over all, 
rather shorter than any of the other boats now building. 
It is stated. that another Bridgeport syndicate has or- 
dered a boat from Jones and La Borde, of Oshkosh, 
Wis. This firm has turned out some wonderfully success- 
ful boats of the scow type. 
One of the syndicates in which Mr. T. H. MacDonald 
is interested has placed an order with Mr. B. B. Crownin- 
shield for a trial boat. She will be built by Smith, of 
Quincy Point, Mass. Her sails will be made by Messrs. 
Wilson & Silsby, and the Spaulding St. Lawrence Com- 
pany will furnish the spars. 
A slight misunderstanding as to the correct interpreta- 
tion of the rule governing centerboards in the Seawanhaka 
cup class has arisen, and to make the matter clear beyond 
all doubt, Mr. Macdonald, chairman of the Bridgeport 
Y. C. Regatta Committee, gives the following informa- 
tion: 
Wooden boards weighted to 45olbs. total weight can 
not be used. Wooden boards covered with iron or other 
metal plates may be used, but the iron or other metal 
used must not weigh more. than just sufficient to sink the 
board. There are just three kinds of boards which may 
be used under the restrictions. First, one of a maximum 
weight of 45olbs. This must be made of a steel or iron 
plate of uniform thickness. It must be a plate and cannot 
be a combination of steel or iron and wood, or lead or 
other metal ; simply a plate of iron or steel. Second, 
when made of other metal than steel or iron, the same 
remarks apply except that 30olbs. is the weight limit, and 
3-6 in. the thickness limit. Third, a wooden or combina- 
tion plate or board. This can have only sufficient weight 
to sink it, no more. 
Calypso and Flirt. 
Quincy; Mass., Feb. 17. — Editor Forest and Stream: 
As the championship in class D of the 25ft. class of the 
Massachusetts Yacht Racing Association, appears to be in 
dispute in yachting circles, by reason of contrary publica- 
tions as to the relative merits of Calypso and Flirt, con- 
testants in that class, we, the designers and builders of 
Calypso, in justice to all concerned, beg leave to publish 
the following extract from the records of said Association, 
found on the first page, under this heading: "Cham- 
pionship Winners, Season of 1901. — Class D (25ft. cabin 
class), Calypso. A. W. Chesterton, owner." 
Hanley Construction Co. 
Yacht dub Notes. 
A large number of members attended the annual meet- 
ing of the Atlantic Y. C. which was held at the Waldorf- 
Astoria on Feb. 10, and the following officers and .com- 
mittees were unanimously elected: Com., Robert E. 
Tod, schooner Thistle; Vice-Com., Edwin Gould, steamer 
Aileen; Rear Com., Frederick F. Ames, schooner Varuna; 
Sec'y, Louis F. Jackson; Treas., Charles T. Pierce; 
Meas., George Hill; Trustees: J. Fred Acker- 
man, Frederick T. Adams, Robert P. Doremus, Frank 
McKee. Alfred W. Booth, J. Rogers Maxwell. Regatta 
Committee: George Hill, chairman; Edgar F. Lucken- 
back, Frederick Vilmar. Membership Committee: J. H. 
Hallock, chairman; George D. Provost, William E. 
Sperling. Library Committee: J. M. Foote, chairman; 
T. B. Allen, S. L. Blood. Entertainment Committee: 
Edwin Hollis Low, chairman; F. E. Camp, Frank Bornn. 
Nominating Committee: E. B. Havens, chairman; Wal- 
ter H. Nelson, G. E. Vernon, Henry Robert, Spencer 
Swain, Alexander H. Tiers. 
The report of the secretary showed a large increase 
during the past year in the membership, which has now 
reached a total of 586, divided as follows: Active, 496; 
life, 68; honorary, 5; ex-officio, 7; chaplains, 8; flag, 2. 
The fleet, which also has increased, consists of 100 
steamers, 36 schooners, and 130 sloops, yawls and main- 
sail boats, a total of 265 vessels. 
An amendment to the constitution providing for the 
election of officers in the United States Navy to member- 
ship in the club upon payment of a fee of $25, but with- 
out payment of annual dues, was passed. 
Commodore Tod said on taking office that he hoped 
to boom ocean racing in the Atlantis Y. C„ He sug- 
gested that the cruise go as far east as Newport. and then 
the yachts race back, the big yachts sailing outside Long 
Island to Sea Gate and the smaller yachts going inside 
and finishing at Execution Rock. For these races he 
offered $1,000 in prizes. The date of the annual regatta 
and the cruise was left to the flag officers. 
The German Emperor and Prince Henry were elected 
honorary members. 
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The Passaic River Y. C. has elected the following offi- 
cers for the ensuing year: Com., George L. Staats; Vice- 
Corn., Addis Wiley; Record. Sec'y, Frederick Keppler; 
Finan. Sec'y, William K. Wilkins; Treas., Frederick 
Weslow; Meas., William Scales. Board of Trustees: 
Theodore Hatfield, Thomas Chamberlain, William Bus- 
ser, Frederick Hartung, and C. E. Krauth. 
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At the annual meeting of the Philadelphia Y. C, held 
on Wednesday evening last, Feb. 12, 1902, at the Tinicum 
Anchorage, Delaware county, Pa., the following officers 
were elected to serve for the ensuing year: Com., 
Abraham L. English, yacht Nanon; Vice-Corn;, 
Warren Webster, yacht Ibis; Rear Com., William H, 
Rromley, yacht Lesbia; Fleet Captain, Sylvester W. 
Bookbammer; Fleet Surgeon, Fred J. Haerer, M.D.; 
Meas., Philip H. Johnson; Harbor Master. Charles S. 
Warfield; Treas., Samuel B. S. Barth. Regatta Commit- 
tee! Captain John S. Muckle, chairman; Robert C. 
Clarkson, George D. Gideon. Trustees: Col. J. Lewis 
Good. Robert P. Thompson, J. Horace Cook, S. W, 
Bookhammer. 
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The well-known English yawl Satanita is to be sold at 
auction by Messrs. Lory & Co., at the Hotel Cecil, Lon- 
don. England, early in March. Satanita has proven her- 
self a fast and able vessel, and has shown phenomenal 
speed when sailing with a lifted sheet. Satanita won the 
last Queen's cup and made a record over one of the Medi- 
terranean courses when she beat Ailsa, which up to that 
time held the record by forty minutes. 
Satanita was designed by Mr. J. M. Soper and built by 
Messrs. J. G. Fay & Co., Lim., at Southamnton in 1893. 
She was altered from a cutter to a yawl in 1898. Satanita 
is of composite construction. She is 98.05ft. on the water- 
line. 24ft. 7in. beam and 12ft. 3 m. depth; and carries un- 
der yawl rig 10,300 sq. ft. of sail. Satanita is very roomy 
below decks, having a large main saloon, four staterooms 
and five berths and a large bath room. 
YACHTING NEWS NOTES. 
Messrs. Huntington & Seaman, yacht brokers, have 
sold to Mr. R. Poyntz Mackenzie, of Port of Spain, 
Trinidad, B. W. I., the one rater Keneu. She is to be 
used for racing and has been shipped direct by steamer. 
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William Raymond Townsend, a designer and builder 
of pilot boats and yachts, died at his home in Brooklyn 
on Feb. 8. He was eighty-four years of age. Sappho, 
one of the early America's Cup defenders, was modeled 
by him. Mr. Townsend designed altogether sixty-one 
vessels. He planned most of the sailing pilot boats used 
at this port. For thirty-five years he was superintendent 
in C. & R. Poillon's shipyard in Brooklyn. 
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The steam yacht Aroc, formerly Lady Beatrice, is be- 
ing entirely refitted below decks at the Morse Iron 
Works, under direction of Messrs. Gardner & Cox. 
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At Wood's yard, City Island, five boats are being built 
from designs made by Messrs. Tarns, Lemoine & Crane. 
One is a raceabout for Mr. H. M. Crane, which will be 
quite similar to the raceabout Merry wing that Mr. Crane 
owned last season. Another boat is for Mr. John R. 
Suydam, who will race her in the 30-foot class on Great 
South Bay. She is 44ft. 9in. over all, 25ft. waterline, 13ft. 
breadth, and 3ft. draft. The other three boats will be 
raced in the 30-foot class at Bar Harbor, and will be 
owned by Messrs. Everett Macy. Walter G. Ladd and 
W. B. Taylor. The Bar Harbor Y. R. A. will race under 
the new rule adopted by the Y. R. A. of Long Island 
Sound, and the three latter boats are designed under the 
new rule. 
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The New Rochelle Y. C. is to have a one-design class 
next season. Five boats are to be built by Mr. Robert 
Jacob, City Island. They will be 14ft. waterline, 25ft. 
over all, 6ft. 6in. breadth, and will carry 1.200 pounds of 
outside ballast. 
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The Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, former Viceroy of 
India, and who at one time was Governor General of 
Canada, died on Feb. 12 at Clandeboye, County Down, 
Ireland. He was a well known yachtsman, and was 
commodore of the Royal Ulster Y. C. 
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More than a hundred members were present at the 
annual meeting of the Brooklyn Y. C, which was held 
at the Argyle, Fulton street, Brooklyn, on Thursday, 
Feb. 13. The following officers and committees were 
elected: Com., H. R. M. Cook, sloop Kiora; Vice- 
Com., C. H. Humphreys, sloop Kangaroo; Rear Com., 
Henry J. Heath, sloop Squaw; Meas., G. Ashton Kay; 
Sec'y, C. H. Parson; Treas., Willard Graham. Trustees: 
Term expiring 1905, Cornelius Ferguson, E. W. Graef; 
D, J. Culpeper, term expiring 1904; R. H. Sherwood, to 
fill vacancy, term expiring 1903; J. B. White, to fill 
vacancy. Committee on Racing: G. B. Waters, G. C. 
Gillispie, John R. Bjrophy. Membership Committee: N." 
T. Cory, Joseph M. Gans, J. E. Haviland. Nominating 
Committee: P. H. Jeannot, W. R. Sainsbury, J. R. 
Brophy. 
_ Reports of officers and committees show the organiza- 
tion to be in prosperous condition. The receipts of the 
year were $6,102.63; the expenditures, $5,703.23, making 
a cash balance in the treasury of $399.40. 
At the beginning of last season 357 names were on the 
roster. One hundred and forty-three members were lost 
during 1901 by death, resignation and other causes, while 
