The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-20

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Yacht.

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John n Herreshofrs new private steam
yacht was successfully launched from the
north shop OF the Herreshoff works. at Bristol.
at 2 O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
The launch was very successful and vas
witnessed BY John b. Herreshof, members Of
his family. and small party OF invited guests
Louise Young. the 12-year-old daughter Of
Secretary Young OF the Herreshoff Manufae-
turing Company. performed the ceremony Of
christening and the yacht cid OF the way,
under the name OF " Eugenia."
The Eugenia Is No. 17u on the list OF steam
srs built by the Herreshoff Manufactures
Company. she was built for Mr. John b Her
reshofT. President Of the company. for a family
cruiser. and is designed mcse especially for
comfort and safety as well as economical run
ming. requiring but four mon to handle and
care for both hull and machinery.
The yacht Is as feet over all 90 feet water
line ID feet inches beam. and feet 3 inches
draft OF water. The hull IL very heavy. and is
built in the most thorough and substantial
manner. The keel and frame are OF best white
oak and the planking OF best quality yellow
The deck lie OF best white pine. laid in narrow
strakes, is yery roomy. and is nicely set of By
eaSssa s sp sS THIS
with netting between It and the lower. rail.
d The s acct f hOu. ssfs Is 81
solid mahoRany. and 10 very large: II will be
extension table Of mahogany. closets and a
large settee at the after end. which is arranged
sary. The galley house is also OF solid m ahoS-
any, as are the skyliRhts and hatch com bings.
rhs Swners cabins are forward Of the
bath room, and toilet room. The bath room is
Just aft OF the collision bulkhead. at the for
tub. conn ected for hot, and cold salt or fresh
water. and also has a lavatory. Next aft IL q
drawers beneath same. on the stSrboard side.
and also setise berth on the port side OF
y yssh H lex AFT q tns i the toilet ,s
stairway leading from the deck house, before
occupying the full width q the yacht and 8
over nine feet in length. This is fitted up with
against and corresponds to the after bulk
head. There are also two settee berths lava
room and Wardrops. e ali Of p the tnsS Is Of
panelled butternut. The ceiling IL painted in
soft colSrs. and the upholstery is terra Gotta
which ia a departure from those stuiiy and
this size. Ii is raised up from the bottom 40
that its house. which is about three feet high
sides, is very light and airy compartment.
This Is very neatly htted up with Ice box. clos
ns Ts
about a hall ton Of Ice The iinish Of the galley.
AIT OF the galley are tho crews quarters.
mess room. and sailing masters stateroom.
These are all finished in butternut. and are
very convenient and comfortable. well fur
nished and well ventilated.
The machinery consists OF o Herreshoff
water tube boiler and triple expansion engine
OF about 6o-horse power. The main shaft is
OF steel. covered with COPPER to prevent cor
The yacht is fitted with copper water tanks
tin lined. OF sufficient capacity for an ample
ers are large. and will carry coal sufficient to
run the yacht 1000 miles with economical
running. The yacht has 1--WE tons OF lead
bolted to the keel This is carried low down.
and adds to the stability and sea qualities
The Eugenta presents q very fine appear
ance. the top sides being painted white. with
gold band, and all bright work Vanished.
The yacht is named Tor Mira Herreshon. wife
OF the owner