Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21
KENNEBEc SOLD
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ern Steamship Co. for many years left
this noon, perhaps never to return. She
was sold yesterday to the Enterprise
TRANSFORMATION Co. Of New York which
operates a new lire of steamers be-
tween Fall River and New York and
which is said to be rapidly growing
and assured of success.
Cant. l.. A. Bowman and Capt. w.
r. Bacon of the line arrived in Bath,
last evening 10 take charge of the new
possession Of the company and Capt.
Bowman will command her on her new
route. Chief Engineer Foster and his
first assistant. Mr.. Francis. joined the
boat, this morning. as did her new
steward. Mr.. Hallet.
The steamer left this noon In COM
mand OF Capt. George w. Colby or
this city. who has been her captain
for several seasons. He will take the
craft TO Fall River where she will be
delivered 10 her new owners. FIRST
Officer Macdonald. Second Steward
Gorhan. Chief McCutcheOn and his
mon and n crew of several seamen
went on the steamer from this port.
The Kennebec will run opposite to
| the steamer Frank Jones which was
Icnce 4 familiar sight along the Maine
coast and the steamer Warren, also
owned by the new line, Will run as an
intermediate boat. The company has
the new pier No. IS at the foot Of
Market street in New York City anu
n pier of its own il Fall River at the
foot ol Turner street, a few minutes
walk from the railfo Dad station. The
feet now consists of the Frank Jones.
Kennc3ec and Warren, The president
of the company is David Whitcomb
of Worcester and the vice-president
and general manager is George w.
Brady of New York.
The Enterprise Trans. Co. has been
after the steamer Kennebec for some
time. at first seeking to lease her, but
could obtain her only by purchase
which was effected, yesterday, at the
Boston office of the Eastern STEAMSHIP,
Co The Kennebec will make 4 valu
able addition to the new line and few
changes will have to be made in her
construction and equipment as she is
lMow i'm rSt-claSG condition in spit.
of the fact that she has been on the
Boston, Kenncbec river run all this
summer.
The kennebec was launched from the
yard of the New England Co. in this city
in 1883 for the kennebec Steamboat Co.
which was purchased by the Eastern
Steamship Co. She is 25C feet long, 81 feet
3 inches wide. 10 feet and inch deep, 1867
gross tons Her first commander WAS
Capt. Jason Collins, the pioneer steamboat
captain of tie kennebec. He remained
in rnr bpn
steamer Ransom Il. Fuller was being
built Capt Collins stayed ashore to super
intend her construction, and CAPT. T.. &.
Thompson, formerly of the steamer Sag
adahoc. was in command OF the steamer
for two seasons. Capt. Blair next took
command while only one boat was run
ming. and Capt George w. Colby, her
present commander. has served faithfully
for two seasons.
IL is positively stated by a person who
should know that. beginning next season.
Bath viii be the terminus OF The boats
frcm Boston. which will not again run up
TO Gardner as has been the custom for
years 1t Is reported that already plans
are made for :. fast and roomy steamer
which Will connect with the big bo3ta
in this city and carry the upriver pas
sengers and freight. The steamer will b..
such that Picf mOnd. which has not been
on the map for the big steamers many
the Snoal water, will be visited twice dli-
~ and u perfect service given. IL may
he th1t the steamer VIII also proceed u
Augusta. thus doing away with a boat
from Gardiner ur.
The rumOr that the steamer Ransom
B. Fuller Will be- the only one To run b.
tween this city md Boston next season is
unreasonable. Never In its history h.r4
the business Of the Kenncbcc division
been 50 profitable as this season. ana il
increases wear by year rs Main" i being
acknowledged the summer resort Of
America and il il Il lit of fColiShucSS 20
suppose that the Eastern Steamship CO.
is going To reduce its service while thu.
lIrr Is in such Il prosperous condition.
There must b. a Monday night boat frr;n
Main" to accommodate people who pass
Sunday in this vicinity. and there will
be unless the statements OF those who
should know are wrong
The only thing which cannot he learned
ut present Is what steam,r and what kind
of Il steamer will run opposite to the ele
giant Fuller Il is thought by many that
i new steamer. 4 duplicate of tho Fuller,
will have to be built eventually for This
line bu; such a steamer could not be
made ready for next season. and those
interested are guessing what craft will
take the place of the Old. reliable AMI
wcll-lkcd kennebec.