Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-08
Four-master Mary |
hewhaII Launched.
Christened With Flowers by
Miss Mary l. kewhaI!.
Unusual Interest in Event, Even in Our
Shipbuildine City.

Bath, Me, Dec. THE launching of
the new four-masted schooner Mary l..
NeWhall from HnuShton Bros. yard
was an event of unusual interest in the
launching history of the Shipping City
and attracted one Of The largest COM
panies of visitors 10 town seen here for
many days at a laun, hing Portland.
Lewiston. Auburn. Skow hogan. Angus
Ia. Fairfield and many ether cities were
represented by large dele cations.
Inc craft went overheard at 1927 and
the christening ceremony was perform
Ell by Miss Eewhall Of Fairfield for
Wfoln the craft was named She seat
tered large bouquet of roses and
pinks as the vessel struck the wat,r
and with the salutes from the whistles
at the IRON Works and the cheers Of
the crowd on board AMI in the ward.
The occasion was an interesting one
nile the craft was in the stream an
elaborate luncheon was served by
caterer Malo of the Dewey. consisting
OF salads, cold meat. sandwiches. COT
zee. cake and fruit. The tables We're
lfofusely decorated with cut flowers
Miss Newhall carried large bouquet
gift of Alderman Crosby CAPTAIN
and Mrs. Adams, Mr.. ana Mrs. Crosby
assisted i'll receiving and did everything
possible for the pleasure and comfort
81 the guests until the craft returned
10 the wharf
Inc vessel represents the expenditure
of about $4,000.
she is a duplicate of the four-master
Henry F. kreger of the Crosby fleet.
The vessel is practically ready for
sea and will probably engage exclu-
siveiy in the West Indies and Mexico
trade.
Her frame is composed exclusively of
sailed live oak and Mr. Crosby has Sc
cured a rating Of AL for is years for
her, which is one year longer than ever
previously allowed for wooden
schooner without IRON strapping. The
timber has lain for more than 40 wears
beneath the salt water of Portsmouth
nitrbor, so that the wood is thorough
ly objected from decay.
history of this live oak is of in
terest and so far as known has never
been duplicated in the shipbuilding in
dustry in this ciuntry. 1t was early in
the COS that the United States govern
ment gave the order for a new warship
to be built 1T the kittery navy yard.
\ quantity OF the best live oak that
could be obtained was purchased by
the government and lowed to Kittcry.
Then came the news Of the Monitor
Merrimac fight and work upon wooden
craft received d setback
Yet it was desired not to lose such
valuable material as this live oak and
to keep it from falling into the hands
Of the enemy in case the scene of ac-
ton should be transferred to the North.
it was decided to sink it in dock built
for the purpose at the Kittery navy
yard. There it remained on the bot
tom Of the narbor until year or two |
ago. 1t is now virtually indestructible, |
so far as decay is concerned.
The vessel is 200 feet on keel or 22S |
feet over all. 400 feet beam, PIG feet |
depth of hold and 1910 tons gross. She |
has two double decks and two deck
horses. Her masts are 105 feet long,
and topnlasts IS feet in length and the
rigging is of wire. She carries stockless
anchors of $500 and 5000 pounds each.
alta ched to $50 fathoms of 2k-inch
chain. 80 fathO1nS more than usually
used on a vessel OF this size.
The cabin is furnished with mission
fun MIXTURE of weathered oak and laced
leather cushions
The vessel is named in honor Of the
Ga tighter OF Mrs. George II. Newhall.
widow of the late partner OF f. ]. Law
renee of Fairfield. Miss Newhall is one
of Fairficld's most accomplished soci-
ETY. YOUNG ladies and has recently re-
turned from an European trip.
Capt Andrew Adams of Portland. will
go in command