Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-08
WHITE STEAMER
VOYAGE MAPPED
SQUADRON TO SAIL FROM DRY
DOCK SUNDAY
TWENTY CRAFT EXPECTED TO BE
IN LAND CRUISE
Rear Admiral Fenner Will Command
Auto Fleet Maneuvers to Various
Parts of Los Angeles
County

Next Sunday is the date scheduled
for the first trip of the White Steamer
squadron, under the command of Rear
Admiral F. C. Fenner.
The idea of the bi-weekly trips is
original with the admiral, and he ex-
poets to see at least twenty of the fair
craft ready to get under way from In
front of the White garage dry dock on
Sunday morning.
The trips will have an educational
feature that will appeal to the drivers
and owners of the cars that participate
in the various runs.
When trouble of any nature occurs
with any of the cars the crew of ex-
pert mechanics to accompany the
SQUADRON from the shops of the White
garage will Immediately take charge
and put the car in commission again.
To have the trouble located and f1Xed
by experts will be of great advantage
to the amateur drivers, who can Watch
the experts as they work, While at the
same time the cause of the trouble ana
the methods for overcoming it to the
best advantage will be pointed out by
some one competent to explain.
The acceptances of the invitations
already sent out indicate that the runs
will prove very popular.
The admiral is a good pilot as we'll
as commander, and will take his heet
to such ports as are of interest.
Always somewhat of an explorer, and
accustomed to overcome difficulties
that appear to others almost insur-
mountable, Admiral Fenner ought to
prove the best of guides and travelling
comma MONS
The order that he has issued for the
assembling of the squadron is rather
exceptional and is appended below:
Admiral's Orders
"On board Flagship, w. G. S. S. Black
Bess.-F. C. Fenner, Rear Admiral, in
command.
"All- captains of White steamers OF
the White Squadron of Southern Cali
fornia are hereby ordered to report at
the White garage of Los Angeles, Sew
enth and Broadway anchorage, prompt
ly at the hour of In the morning of
July 12, 1908, to take their proper place
in the line for the first official voyage
of the White Squadron along the coast.
"The course after weighing anchors
will be southeast of south, along Broad
way to Main street, then southwest of
south to Adams street, then west to
thence to Venice. After a short call at
that port the voyage will be continued
along the coast to Santa Monica long
wharf, Port Los Angeles. thence fol-
lowing the coast line to anchorage.
Here landing will be made to inspect
the volcano in the Smoky mountains
with proper guide.
again weighing anchors, the voyage
VIII be continued to Topanga, where
mess will be served and amusements
furnished by crews of the steamers of
the squadron.
"All flag officers must report with
cameras and ship writer's with paper
and writing materials.
Customary speed of the squadron
will be observed, lead by the flagship,
and all steamers preserving proper dis
tance.
Captains must place proper supplies
of fuel, water and food on board before
reporting for orders, SO that crews will
be well supplied.
Return trip may be made by the
original route or through Topanga to
Calabasas and back by Cahuenga, Hol-
lywood and other ports.
ST. C. FENNER,
Rear Admiral COMMANDING"