Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-15
A HANDSOME YACHT.
The Harlan . HolllInesworth Co. Makes


The Harlan q HoIiingsworth Co. Makes a
Record In Ecmoderng the Josephine.
Mr.. p. Alb. Widener's steam yacht
Josephine. which il undergoing repairs
at the shipyard of the Harlan & Hol-
lingswortb Co., now presents a mu CHI
handBomer appearances than when first
seen here. New YORK yacbtsmen would
not recognize id the stately looking
craft the yacht Josephine that was seen
in New York waters during last season.
The low roofing bow has been re-
placed by one that presents to the eye
at q glance. a bow, which will be able
and eeaworthy and giving to the craft a
decidedly improved appearance. The
light superstructure OF promenade
deck, which was Of canvas, has been re-
placed by caulked deck OF % inches
square white pine fastened to an iron
deck frame running from side to side of
tho vessel, thus giving to this portion a
handsome appearances and providing at
the same time an unbroken promenade
deck ut least 10 ieet wider than the old
deck and surpassed by no yacht aaoat.
and by but fow trans atlantic liners.
This deck ia surrounded by finely
finished teak wood rail similar to those
seen on the White Star liners.
The former low bulwaflxs which be-
sides being an uncertain element uf
safety and which gave the appearance
OF low freeboard, has been raised
about two feet higher and surmounted
on top by handsome teak wood rail
in place of the former oak rail. The
ceilings In the dining room and the
main deck house have been beautifully
finished in lincrusta and gold and give
TO the rooms decidedly rich effect
Tho interior OF the pantry and kitchen
has been enlarged and finished in
white tile and bntternut wood.
In fact the changes in the yessel
made since her arrival presents de-
cided improvement, both FOR comfort
and beauty. as well as fol seaworthi-
ness, which becomes the appearance Of
an ocean cruising yacht intended fos
long voyages.
Tho library and music room, which
are situated on the forward part OF tho
muir deck, have been enlarged by re-
moving Capt. Miller's ard Mr.. Ellsins'
rooms. The latter is below thesmain
deck ana the former in the after part
OF the chart room on the promenade
deck. Mr.. Elkins' room will be fin
ished IN lincrusta ceilings, ivory, white
and gold. and is one Of the handsomest
rooms on the yacht,
The upholeteribg and carpets will be
selected later by Mrs. George d. Wide
ner, and it goes without saying that
this portion OF the work will, with her
usual good taste, add still more to the
beauty of the vessel.
P. a. B. Widener paid visit to the
vessel last week for the frat time since
her arrival and expressed himself as
greatly pleased at the improved appear
ance the yacht presented, and stated
that he could MT help but feel proud
Of the yacht and would anticipate
enjoying great pleasure on the remou-
eled craft %.s
The fact is evident that in entrust-
ing this work to the supervision Of
Capt. Frederick G., Miller of the yacht
Josephine. Mr.. Widener has made no
mistake. Tbs only object of criticism
to seaman Is the stern of the yacht,
which still remains the same and re-.
minds one Of the style Of an old Eng.
lish blockade runner.