The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-05-11

LAUNCH OF THE YACHT CELIA ANNA."-This
event, which has been looked forward to with
eagerness by large circle OF juvenile cavaliers
and young misses, came of on Saturday morn
ing at South Dry Dock wharf, al half-past nine
o'clock, in the presence Of large concourse OF
spectators, who, fresh and rosy as May morn
ing, graced the occasion by their attendance.
Every preparation for the launch had been
completed previously, and as the swelling tide
reached it's highest point, goodly portion OF
the little folks claimed the privilege OF partici-
pating in the launch by taking seats aboard.
The hour Of high water having arrived, gay
bunting was unfurled the ensign WAS displayed
from the stern; the burgee, with white field
and scarlet letters showing the name OF "Ena
Anna at the masthead the pendant, white,
red and blue, OF wonderful length; the signal
flag forward, white field and scarlet letter
"M.,n now foated brightly on the morning
breeze. and, at given signal, the fastenings
were cast off, and while the beautiful little ship
slid slowly but gracefully into the water, the
interesting ceremony Of christening was per-
formed by the usual breakage OF bottle OF
wine over her bows, and the 'Eua Anna" was
afoat. It is needless to say that the launch
was successful, that the greatest eclat attached
to all the little folks who had ventured aboard,
and that they were envied exceedingly by the
more timid who had staid ashore. The ELLA
Anna was hauled to convenient point at the
wharf and the happy 'voyageurs" were assist
ed on shore, where the young lady who lent her
name to the boat presented Miss Marsh with q
fine bouunet. The whole party with joyful
steps then proceeded to neighboring Office,
where a spread of good things was in waiting,
prepared by the veritable Tully himself. After
proper attention to creams, cakes, tarts and
lemonade, the company retired, no doubt wish
ing for Just such nice little froic'every Satur-
day in the year. 1t was in all respects well
appointed and most pleasant affair.
As our miniature feet for the summer season
of boating and fishing is increasing in num-
bers, we have obtained from the shipwrights,
Messrs. J. G. & D. C. Marsh, the following par
ticulars of this fine little vessel: Length over
all, Al feet; length on keel, IS feet II inches;
beam, II feet inches; depth OF hold, feet
inckss; mast, 46 feet; topmast, 20 feet; boom,
81 feet; gaff, 16 feet; bowsprit tout board), 10
feet; centre board, feet; tonnage, 7s tons;
draught-aft, 4.3 inches; forward, 20 inches.
The noticeable feature Of the "Ella Anna"
are these: her lines, which are convex, are
more forward than has heretofore been usual,
which gives her sharp appearance about the
bow, while the bearings have been developed
further aft. Her mast seems tall and her boom
and gaff indicate spread Of canvas that will
make her formidable competitor Of any craft
Of her tonnage and size.
We noticed that some portion Of her rigging
is of wire. This work is now going forward at
the Union wharf dock, and those who take an
interest in yachts and such matters can see
her there. We congratulate the owners on
their new acquisition, and hope to hear Of more
yacht-building. With our fine harbor any
quantity of sport is available here at home
every summer.