Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-30
On BOARD PLEASURE YACHT "FLRT,"

On BOARD PLEASURE YACHT "FL1RT," !
OFF SQUIRREL ISLAND, Aug. 26, 1875.
EDITOR OF JOURNAL Having tackled "more
anon, to the end of our last letter. must there
fore fulfil that promise by continuing the nara
ton of our cruise in search of pleasure.
On Tuesday morning, after enjoying COM
Portable nights rest at the Sagadahoc House,
Bath, we were up quite early, and Immediately
repaired 10 the steamboat wharf, where our noble
craft lay moored, and after laying in an additional
supply oil PROVISIONS cast oil the lines and were
soon moving down the river with rather light
wind from the northwest filling the sails.
Down past scores of shpyards, where the
wealth, energy and enterprise of Bath industry Is
centered, and where the skeleton frames of sew
eral vessels are seen rapidly approaching compile
ton. This business is the chief and most impor-
tant branch OF industry carried on in the city, and
therefor Bath is noted for her grs at facilities for
ship building, and stands the seventh city in the
country in this great business.
Choosing the outside route (around the mouth
of the kennebec) for the islands, we had SPLEEN
did opportunity of viewing the most beautiful part
of this picturesque and lovely river. Winding
along in its onward course it passes through a
valley of great beauty, and on itmeanders with
steady and perpetual motion.
We soon passed the old fort, popham, with its
open PORTFOLIOS, which speaks y defiance and
danger TO all warlike crafts who would dare en-
ter the rivers mouth with hostile intentions. AT
ter a short SAIL passing most beautiful beach on
the west shore known as Hunnewelfs Beach, we
entered the gateway which leads to the broad At
lantic, and were soon bounding over the waves OF
the mighty in the din ecton of Eastern bay.
Past Seguin, with lis lighthouse seIviceable TO
all mariners upon the storm tossed ocean, and
then on TO the eastward, arriving al Cape Newag
en- about midday. where we dropped anchor.
After stay of some three hours III this quiet
place, the anchor was weighed, and we passed up
| through the "ark of safety" as it is called, being
we think, appropriately named as it is most
dangerous place. The "Cuckolds," little south
east OF the Cape, is one of the most dangerous
on the coast. Two vessels have struck upon this
reei ana nave gone to pieces within few years.
AS we enter the waters OF the bay we could dis
hngush In the distance the dim outlines of SOUR
rel Island. In the background Boothbay could be
seen, and to the left the lighthouse on Burnt
| Island, and further Mouse Island was discern
ed. AT about w L. NJ the anchor was dropp ID
off the dock in the harbor of the "Island of SOUR
res, and then for the first time in our lives lid
we place our feet upon the soil of this most popu-
| lar summer resort. Passing up the pathway which
leads to the interior of the island, we passed the
store, in which the genial and kind-hearted gen
tleman, Mr. Charles Kendrick reigns supreme and
were rambling about among the cosy lit
tie cottages everywhere to be seen. Some are
roomy and substantial dwellings, gotten up in
| good STYLE while others are rather unpretentious
IN their outward appearance. We paid visit to
the cave on the eastern shore, climbing down
| steep decisiy in our attempts to thoroughly ex-
anime the place. Here is good field for the
imagination TO roam, as one looks upon the cave
which, perhaps years agone, the growers of the
main were wont to use as rendezvous, or place
t. conceal their illgotten treasure from the prying
gaze of man. Here, too, perhaps the red man of
the forest met to divide the spoils of the chase,
or their trophies of battle with their BRETHREN all
of which purposes the cave wo nd be likely to an
| swer in good shape.
| But by far the most important and interesting