Island country
In the spring of 1887, the family sailed to Europe aboard the "S.S. Britannic". One day out of port, their ship was rammed by the "S.S. Celtic", the bow of which pierced a full ten feet into the side of the "S.S. Britannic", killing several passengers and injuring numerous others. The Roosevelt party was evacuated to lifeboats before continuing their voyage aboard another ocean liner. Upon their return, Elliott commenced construction of his Long Island country residence, "Half Way Nirvana". Parties at their estate included polo and riding-to-the-hounds.