The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-31
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ERIAL TRIP OF THIS PILCrnoAT wM. BELL
AK0THER BOAT ADDED TO THE FLEEr-IScIDENIs
o. rHR TRIP, ETC., ETC.
The new pIotboat William Bell No. "a, built for the
New York aud Sandy Hook pilots went down the Bay
hursday trial trip, having board large party Of
invited guests among whom noticed Captain Jose
Constook, DR.. Wright Captain Collins. Judge Perry of
Brooklyn; Mr.. Foster, Colonel j. W. Avery, Captain
sacMurry, pilot II. Toppins. Captain Dssosway Captain
Cole, Mr.. Ingorso Z. Williams the builder; Mr.. Davis
bf the firm OF Jewet Co.. and host Of merchants and
others
At about eleven O'Clock the lines or and by
the aid OF tug she was pulled out OF the slip and
6artsd down tho East river. The breeze light from
che northward and scarcely being strong enough
60 straghten out the bunting which graccd her mast
heads On getting fairly around the Battery the tug let
70 tAe lines and the William Bell, for the frs time.
moved ahead under theuucnce her beautifully setting
sails. Our course was directed up towards the Re
dIsla lying at anchor in the North river, and after
gow iacks were to her. and Captain Callahan OF tho
William Bell and Captain Ccmstock went on board TO in
vito The Italian captain and his officers to 60 out the
trial trip. BY this time had nice little breeze, and
the boat was working like charm. Neitbcr Capt mbert
nor any OF his officers could go with US, and Capt Com
stock left u.s. and II Ia currently reported that he took all
fhe boat was now headed down the bay, and was
abreast OF Canal street at twelve noon, OF Governor
Island 81 about two p NJ and IL any one will take the
Srouble 10 calculate tho distance they readily
tain the force OF the wind the party board
0etermned 10 the absence OF that motive power 10 enjoy
themselves, and at the proper time they sat down 10
pendd dinner prepared by tho steward OF the boat II
but it Hunkey Doree dpncr-just such one ss q
sspsble likes to sit down toand was not dry
ono by any means. II began well and ended well, and
noGother IL was splendid time, except the wind We
ArikEed along down towards Robbins Reef lighthouse,
when The tug Boardman came to us to tow us back but
she broke down, and al the same time breeze sprana
sip from the southwark aud the lines were let SO,
and wo started for the city with the main boom snyed
cut. ehe along beautifully for couple Of miles,
uhea again the wind fell away and the boardman came
nm eli right and hooked 10 and we came up 70 the
,0(ty via Butermilk Channel Every one was Delighted
with tho trip; and, although all was calm around us
More was no calm board for betwixt song and merry
epssoh the day fast glded away till the RED faced sun
toid that day vas done, and night fast strobe on .
The william Bell derives her name from gentleman q
that name or the firm OF Abraham Bells sons, nouie
patriotic man. who, though shirowner would mol
change bis countrys flag that Of another country so
as By such means TO save his vessels from the reoe
down bearing the Stars aud Stripes. This beautiful pca
ia about 100 tons register and Is eighty feet long
seet beam and eight feet four inches depth Of hold she
ttod up In an elegant manner, and 10 provided Win 81
the modern improvements. She was built By T. +. VII
Jiams OF Groenpont and Is owned by pilots James Cal
0th and VIM. Anderson Her lines are lnc and she Wi
probably DO very fast saer. Her sails, made by Mr.
Van polt beautiful, and set like board. Her cabin
are beautifully fitted In satnwood, rosewood and othe
rich materials tho joiner being Mr.. vandusen. ANON
tho tOaats drunk on board was one which we heartily
concur n-"liay tho plots Of the Wiliism Bell 90 the
nrst cruise, each get q twcnty.two foot ship 70 brn
snD MT Callahan e 10 pilot the Re dalia on pcr mex
trial trip which win probably take place during %
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