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17b

"17b" Pendleton Sisters, New York 4 MASTED SCHOONER PENDLETON SISTERS (2nd) The Pendleton Sisters was launched Tuesday, October 2, 1906. from the Pendleton Brother's, the owners yard in Belfast. She was christened with roses by Miss Ettie B. Pendleton, one of the five sisters , for whom she was named. The schooner is 1019 gross tons & 879.9 net tons with a length of 207.6', a beam of 38.6' and a draught of 19.8'. The launching of the Pendleton Sisters was one of the prettiest events of that kind which have been witnessed in that harbor. The big schooner slid gracefully into the water amid the cheers of the large assembly which had gathered. The schooner, one of the handsomest ever launched in the city is to be commanded by Capt. Walter J. Small of Islesboro and will immediately engage in the lumber trade for which she was especially constructed. A large number of guests were onboard. The keel was laid a year previously and the frame set up but the work was not hurried, the owner wishing every stick to thoroughly seasoned before it was put in. Capt. Pendleton watched the construction of the vessel from the beginning and nothing has gone into her, not even to a bolt, that has not been, that has not been inspected and approved by him. The owner is one of the famous Pendleton Brothers of Islesboro, control more coastwise shipping than any other concern in the world. More than 100 captains report to them and their vessels are always in active service. "But I want this one for myself" said the captain. She is named after the five daughters of Capt. Pendleton: Brina Pendleton Stevens, Alice, Grace, Effie B. and Phoebe. They are attractive and interesting young ladies, either of whom is capable of sailing the vessel named in their honor. Their father presented each with 1/32 of the vessel. As the vessel slid from the ways she was christened by Miss Effie Pendleton, who used roses instead of the usual bottle of wine. Immediately after the launching a reception and lunch was given onboard, the party including the Pendleton brothers and their families, ex-mayor and Mrs. E. C. Crosby of Bath, Mr. & Mrs. Fields S. Pendleton of New York who has the charge of the New York office, Mr. & Mrs. R. P. Stevens of Auburn, New York, manager of the Auburn & Syracuse Electric road, W. S. & R. D. Pendleton of New York, Horace Stone and Hon. I. K. Stetson, Bangor, Mayor John R. Dunton and others of Belfast. The launch was served by Fox & Adams, caterers of Bangor. Captain Small was one of the most experienced and successful navigators of the Pendleton Brothers fleet. He too, put in much time in the yard, watching and assisting in the construction of the schooner. His wife will accompany him on the first voyage, which will doubtless be from Bangor south. Specifications: 1019 gross tons 879.9 net tons LOA: 234' length: 207.6' keel length: 194' beam of 38.6' draught of 19.8' Lower masts: 97' Upper masts: 50' Aft cabin: 32' X 27' Forward house: 28' X 26' Anchors: 6000lbs (ea) Canvas area: 5000-6000 sq. yards The frame is of Virginia white oak and according to Capt. Pendleton: "is the best frame I ever saw put up". It is thoroughly seasoned and solid. The hard pine is from Gulfport, Mississippi and of the best quality. The main deck is laid with rib-sawed hard pine and is as smooth as a house floor. The aft cabin is handsome and convenient. The forward house is fitted with all the modern appliances and conveniences. The power and machinery are from the Hyde Windlass Company of Bath.