New-York tribune., 1899-07-12
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LAUyCH OF STEAMSHIP CHAPIN.
NEW VESSEL OF THE NEw-HAvEN LINE SET
AFLoAT AT SPARRows POINT. MD.

Baltimore July II (SpeciaD.-The twin screw
steel steamship Chester w. Chaplin. OF the New
York and w-Haven Line was launched at
o'clock this afternoon from the shipyards or her
builders the Maryland Steel Company. at Sparrows
Point eight miles from Baltimore. The afair TOOK
place without a mishap. II holiday occasion
for all the country around and the farmers. their
wives and daughters and sons. came In great num-
bers to witness the launch OF the nest vesse ever
put ahoat at Sparrows Point. The three thousand
mill hands knocked off work In the dust oegrimed
sheds forges and furnaces Of the company to cheer
the vessel as she took her initial plunge IN the
water. In addition thousand or more guests OF
the steel company as many women as men, came
In special trains from New England, Ne"-iolh'
Philadelphia. Whining gton and Washington, while
Baltimore had present delegation OF representa-
tive business men. The thousands OF spectators
swarmed the sand hills and LUMBER pies OIL tne
shipyards and the roofs of the mills were black Win
them.
Promptly at o'clock the workmen began KNOCK
ing the props from under the Chapin, and when the
last block had been moved and the last timber
sawed asunder the long red and white null OF the
vessel started silently down the slippery ways. AS
she began her journey. Cecilia. the pretty niue
seven wear old daughter Of D. A. Geraty. OF New
York the superintendent OF the New-HaVen Line,
broke a bottle OF old Medford rum over the steer
bow and named the vessel Chester w Chapih.
The steamer slid easily and gracefully INTO .he
tude of spectators cheered loud and long enough 10
be heard at historic Fort McHenry across the
bay The revenue cutter Colfax, near by. ooomed
salute. A score Of yachts, tugs ana maroon ci"t'
blew piercing whistles of welcome TO the new
conner while the mills pped In shriiiy Inc sun
shone from cloudless sky. the great stretches OF
brown mill buildings were bright in gay colored
bunting and altogether II was brave show
Mrs Iucie Carnegie's yacht, the Dunseness. lay IN
the dock decorated with flags of many colors ana
joined in the festivity.
Among those present were Chester w. Chaplin
of New-York City. president Of the New-Haven
Line. after whose father, the late Chester W.
Chaplin. OF Springfield. Mass, the new steamer Is
named The New-Haven Line is one OF the Oldest
that runs out Of New-York dating back TO the
early twenties. 1t thought that the ola sioe-
wheelers doing finely when they mace the
run from New-Haven to New-iork IN eleven
hours Now the Richard Peck the fastest boat
on the Sound makes It in four hours ana quar-
ter. The Chaplin is expected to make the PECK
look like thirty cents when It comes to speed Inc
trio of strong who were formerly identined
with the New-Haven Line-Chester w. Chapih'
c. H. Northam and Richard Peck-now all nave
vessels bearing their names.
the 6T h h%nred
the mouldroom OF the shpyards Stephen, W. w.
BALDWIN F. Aeby and Il " De H35t afee OF were e4e
in charge OF the affair which was success
throughout. ~. NJ
and Mrs A E Aeby Mrs H. P. LLOYD, Charles IIe
F. Rand Nj and Mrs D. a. GerS!y rSn Mrs, Acopn corn
Mr. and Mrs. Walter NJ Bailey, \. J., Fleming
of the Atlas Steamship Company; Aexander In0m
' s Dale e George L. Norton. Miss Mittendorf Miss
Harriet Stratton and NJ. Aphalon. OF the New
Others present we're inspectors Barrett Of New
York and Wright and Dennis rs 81 NeWsHdyes WIss
Rowa6d NswHayen; Thomas KssHsn pSev; NeT-
snS M saFHF y asShes BOSTON,
Marshall and J. H Clark Baltimore and Ohio Rail
ad s HPse Peck
BOYD. Boston; John W Mix Collector Of the Port
= Denniss. .New-Haven, and Dr. Edgar " Moffet'
nE o e ehap %he S Sfnn d
pected 10 maintain speed of 2lh statute miles
hsss n f
guards, ard Il feet 2l5 inches depth TWO surface
sa FPe g ecSee da%eer BY 80 inches sroke
will furnish the power These engines are expected
Supplied from oS' six Scotch boilers Is feet in dam
eer 10y llje feet in length, at working pressure OF
rugated furnaces 400 square feet Of crate surface
and 120o square feet Of heating surface The crank
pected to make her contract speed on a draught Of
There will be steam heat throughout the vessel
which will be fitted with two iron water tanks Of
2Co gallons capacity0 0 e each An electric plant viii
lights and an 5000 candle power search light.
Geek oy viii sn RsHe zen w6
passenger accommoda tions and quarters in forecas
contains the Womens cabin The promenade or psaH sax
loon loon deck has double row Of sta,erooms on either
cafe. bar. kitchen. pantry officers rooms and mess
The hurricane deck is occupied by pilot house
provided from the main to the lower deck and and te
The The grand saloon The contract calls for the
Chapins delivery on september 8, 1889.