The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-01
ENTERPRISE CRUISE.
Worcester Cadets on the
Training-ship Have a
Months Furlough.

The Massachusetts, training ship En-
terprise has returned from it's summer
cruise, and is now lying at its moor
ing in the navy yard at Charlestown.
AL the boys from Worcester who are
cadets on this boat have returned to
their homes on the months furlough
granted them by the commissioners of
the boat. All are in good health and
report a most enjoyable cruise. The,
Worcester boys who are cadets on the
Enterprise are Fred Cronin, Daniel
O'Connell, H. E. Reidy, Alfred Cum
gene /. L. Murphy, William
Connors, Howard Dewey, H. H. Nc
Donough, N r. Sibley and M. H. Hol-
den of eieester.
In conversation with The Spy man
last night, Mr.. McGourty said that
with the reception of two accidents the
summers cruise was one of the most
successful that the Enterprise had
sailed. The boat left it's anchorage at
Commercial street, Boston, June 8. The
first stopping place was Old Point
Comfort. From there the trip was
continued to Bay Ridge which was
reached in three days, anchor being
dropped each night SO as not to over
work the cadets. AS this place was
only five miles from Annapolis, leave
OF absence was given the cadets, all of
whom visited the naval academy. At
ter two weeks rest at Bay Ridge, the
boat sailed to Newport News and
Lamberts Point. At the latter place a
supply of coal was taken on board, af-
ter which the boat sped on to New
York, where a leave of absence of a
few hours enabled the cadets to see a
part of the metropolis.
Going from New York through He'll
Gate into Long Island sound, they
sailed to Gardeners bay, where Cadet
w. H. Campbell of Dedhan. a former
student at the Highland military acad-
envy of this city, was drowned while
bathing. Newport was reached next
where tn orth Atlantic squadron and
the TOT pedo fleet were seen, also the
trial of the Columbia and Defender
when the former broke her steel mast.
At Newport the commissioners of the
boat came on board, and the journey
was made up the acoast to Marblehead.
AT this place rest of four days was
taken and anchor was weighed for the
start to Halifax Arriving here the
boat was moored and the cadets given
leaves of absence An inspection was
made of the forts and citadel, and also
of the cruisers Talbot and Crescent.
The original Intention of the officers
was TO remain mere a week, but an
accident to the steward, whose right
foot was cut off by freight car,
caused the delay of another Vice. The
boat left Halifax and sailed to Bar
Harbor and Rockland at which places
some fine fishing was enjoyed A side
trip up the Kennebec river to Bath was
the next in order and the cadets were
treated very courteously by foremen of
the iron foundries and ship yards, who
gave them permission to talk with the
workmen, from whom some very valu-
able knowledge was received. Among
the boats seen at Bath were the torpedo
boat Dalgren, which was just preparing
for cruise, and its sister boat, the
Craven, which was just ready to be
launched. E
Coming down to Portland the art Of
constructing yachts was seen. The ship
then came to Gloucester and then to
Marblehead, where a week was spent
In drilling. DR. Dixon of the commits
sioners came on board at this place and
made the trip to Boston, where they ar
rived about 10 o'clock Thursday After
preparing the boat to be moored. for the
winter, the cadets were allowed to de-
part for their homes. The officers are
well pleased with the success of the
cruise and are especially pleased at the
Willingness of the crew to perform it's
labors
The officers of the boat are endeavor-
ing to obtain permission to anchor and
house the boat at the wharf in the
Charlestown navy yard. Examinations
are to be held in October for those who
desire to become cadets on the ship.