The New York herald., 1874-12-11
THE NEW NAUTICAL SCHOOLSHIP.

Arrival OF the Omitted States Ship st.
Mary's-A Model Institution.
The United States sailing frigate ST. Mary's-the
vessel designated by the Navy Department as .
nautical schooship for the education and training
OF boys for The merchant service, under the SUPER
vision OF the Board Of Education OF this cit y-ar
rived at this port yesterday from Boston, in tow
OF the United States steamer Gettysburg. The
commendable object Of this new enterprise has
already been fully set forth, ana the
fact that q large number OF applica-
tions have been received from parents
desirous OF having their sons appointed TO the
vessel shows that the idea is generally appre-
ciared. 1t may be as well to mention that all ap-
plicants must be at least fifteen years OF age. ana
VIII be required to produce written testimonials
OF good character and health, and also satisfac-
tory evidence that they have never been convicted
of any crime. Candidates, moreover. must be
able to spell with tolerable degree OF accuracy,
read With correctness and write legibly. Each
boy will be furnished with the necessary articles
OF bedding and clothing appropriate to the season.
the cost OF which ne WIZ De REQUIRED TO
deiray The course OF OF instruction VIII
tine end Of which time certificates OF character
and eiclenSy w be presented to % successiu!
Washington Navy Yard in 1914, is substantial.
looking vessel, OF nearly 1000 tons burden For
many years she belonged to the Pacific squadron,
and made several cruises from that station. Her
dimensions are:-Lengtn, 149 feet beam. 37.4
feet; depth OF hold, 1876 feet In view OF the
purposes for which she is intended she was
thoroughly overhauled at Boston. at cost OF
nearly $4,000. what with new rigging, calking,
painting and recoppering, she presents the
appearance OF bran new ship, and so far
us her internal arrangements are concerned
she looks the very PINK OF neatness and order.
Sne still ten eightnch guns, that all the
students sent ABOARD for instruction may be
famlllarized, In view OF any emergency that might
arise with the general duties OF men n-ol-war's men.
The ST. Mary left Boston on tuesday, convOved
by the Gettysburg, Lieutenant David McRitcnie
commanding. Both vessels experienced COM
paratvely iair weather during the passage, aud
late on Wednesday night anchored OF Wnitestone.
Yesterday morning the st. Mary's was again taken
In tow and conveyed to the dock at the
was visited by numerous parties during the day.
The vessel Was sent in charge Oi Captain S. B.
Luce, OF the United States Navy, with Instructions
TO turn her over to the proper authorities She
Phytnian, United states Navy, and her executive
oflicer VIII be Lieutenant Commander Wadley.
The transfer was formally made yesterday alter
noon, and 1t now remains for the Board OF Educa-
tion TO put their plans IN operation. After leaving
the ST. Mary's snugy moored the Gettysburg pro-
ceeded to the navy yard to COAL THIS little
steamer performs more actual hard service
than many naval vessels OF greater pretenSions.
speak. 1t will be remembered that she conveyed
the lDteroceanlc Canal Commissioners appointed
by the government iast WINTER TO Nicaragua and
subsequently 10 the Gull OF Darien, the prompt
ness and courage OF her commander in many
tight places elicitIng hearty enc0miums from those
on board. Sne retains several OF her former 0fii-
GERS among them Lieutenant Jones, her execu-
tive officer whose geographical researches on the
1sthmus proved OF such general interest. 1t il
understood that the Board vi Education will at
once proceed to carry into effect their project.
and there can be little doubt tnat its successful
operation Will rebound to the benefit OF mer-
camille marine.