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July 1, 1931
Smyrna Times
Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware
What is this article about?
Smyrna jeweler Francis A. Smith completes his largest hobby-built boat, the 39-ft 'Bessie E', moved to Smyrna Landing for launch this week, equipped with a powerful motor and cabin for 25-35 people, planning Florida trip.
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F. A. SMITH'S NEW BOAT
Taken to Smyrna Landing Friday and Will Be Launched This Week
Francis A. Smith, a Smyrna jeweler, whose hobby, among other things, runs to building boats and taking out fishing parties, has about finished his new boat which was built in the yard back of Walter O. Hoffecker's residence. The boat was moved last Friday by Horace David's truck to Smyrna Landing and the moving of this craft, the largest Mr. Smith has ever built, attracted considerable attention. Finishing work on the rail, floors and cabin, were done this week and Mr. Smith hopes to launch it to-morrow or next day and take it to Little Creek. The boat has its license papers and will be christened the "Bessie E" in honor of his daughter, Mrs. George Terrell. The boat measures 39 ft. 10 inches, beam 11 ft. 3 inches, having a capacity of nine tons. A cabin with all modern conveniences has been built to hold 25 or 35 people. The boat is equipped with a Super-Six eighty horse power motor. Mr. Smith, a genius in most anything in the mechanical line, built it without blue prints and has turned out a sturdy craft, well-built and with graceful lines. So seaworthy does he expect his craft to be that he already contemplates taking a trip to Florida in her with his family next winter.
Taken to Smyrna Landing Friday and Will Be Launched This Week
Francis A. Smith, a Smyrna jeweler, whose hobby, among other things, runs to building boats and taking out fishing parties, has about finished his new boat which was built in the yard back of Walter O. Hoffecker's residence. The boat was moved last Friday by Horace David's truck to Smyrna Landing and the moving of this craft, the largest Mr. Smith has ever built, attracted considerable attention. Finishing work on the rail, floors and cabin, were done this week and Mr. Smith hopes to launch it to-morrow or next day and take it to Little Creek. The boat has its license papers and will be christened the "Bessie E" in honor of his daughter, Mrs. George Terrell. The boat measures 39 ft. 10 inches, beam 11 ft. 3 inches, having a capacity of nine tons. A cabin with all modern conveniences has been built to hold 25 or 35 people. The boat is equipped with a Super-Six eighty horse power motor. Mr. Smith, a genius in most anything in the mechanical line, built it without blue prints and has turned out a sturdy craft, well-built and with graceful lines. So seaworthy does he expect his craft to be that he already contemplates taking a trip to Florida in her with his family next winter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Boat Building
Smyrna
Boat Launch
Bessie E
Mechanical Genius
What entities or persons were involved?
Francis A. Smith
Mrs. George Terrell
Where did it happen?
Smyrna Landing, Smyrna, Little Creek
Story Details
Key Persons
Francis A. Smith
Mrs. George Terrell
Location
Smyrna Landing, Smyrna, Little Creek
Event Date
Last Friday, Launch Tomorrow Or Next Day
Story Details
Francis A. Smith builds and prepares to launch his new boat 'Bessie E' at Smyrna Landing, equipped for fishing parties and family trips to Florida.