If details of the engine had been visible, maybe that would
have been interesting.


Joe wrote:
She's the steamer that burned and sank in the East River killing over
1000.


Yes, I'm familiar with the story. Pretty horrible.


As it is, I want to find out who designed the "Acushla" and
whether the plans still exist.


Planning on the next carbon fiber project?


Nope, I'm about to lose my work shop. But I would like to
have the plans to study & admire. If I wanted a boat like
that, the Dark Harbor 17 is close enough.
http://www.cuttercam.com/darkharbor/photos.html

DSK