1000+ NY'er
 

http://www.jsjohnston.org/JPEGs/018-wasp_acushla.jpg

I don't see how they packed 1000+ New Yorkers on the General Slocum.

Joe

1000+ NY'er
 

Joe wrote:
http://www.jsjohnston.org/JPEGs/018-wasp_acushla.jpg

I don't see how they packed 1000+ New Yorkers on the General Slocum.


That "Acushla" is a very pretty little boat. In the pic it
looks like she's getting outpointed by the bigger boat, but
it also looks like she could harden up quite a bit. I bet
she was fast in her day.

DSK

1000+ NY'er
 

DSK wrote:
Joe wrote:
http://www.jsjohnston.org/JPEGs/018-wasp_acushla.jpg

I don't see how they packed 1000+ New Yorkers on the General Slocum.


That "Acushla" is a very pretty little boat. In the pic it
looks like she's getting outpointed by the bigger boat, but
it also looks like she could harden up quite a bit. I bet
she was fast in her day.

DSK

You noticed the General Slocum in that picture?

Joe

1000+ NY'er
 

Joe wrote:
You noticed the General Slocum in that picture?


I noticed a walking beam sidewheeler.

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

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

DSK

1000+ NY'er
 

DSK wrote:
Joe wrote:
You noticed the General Slocum in that picture?


I noticed a walking beam sidewheeler.

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

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

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?

Joe


DSK

1000+ NY'er
 

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