HMCo #105p Marina

"86ft Length. 12ft 6in Beam. 7ft 5in Depth. 5ft Draft. 8in & 14in x 14in engi[ine]s. L Sq[uare] boiler. Eng[ine]s forward of Boiler. 18in center to center frames." (Source: Herreshoff, N.G. Handwritten Note in Casting Record Books Vessel Castings Book 4, s.v. Steamer 105. MIT Museum, Hart Nautical Collections, Haffenreffer-Herreshoff Collection Item HH.6.120. No date (1878 to 1887).)

"Marina, steam yacht, of Bristol.
Built at Bristol, RI, by Herreshoff Manufacturing Co., 1884.
21.34 tons; 80 ft. x 12.8 ft. x 7.8 ft. [Register length x breadth x depth.]
Two masts, plain head, round stern.
Surveyed and measured, February, 1884." (Source: U.S. Customs Department, Bristol, R.I. Custom House Record Book, 1870s to 1904 (Collection of the Herreshoff Marine Museum), s.v. Marina.)

"One of the finest and best finished steam yachts built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co --- yacht '105' --- was successfully launched from the Company's yard, Wednesday [March 26, 1884] morning, in presence of a large number of spectators." (Source: Anon. "Local Affairs." Bristol Phoenix, March 29, 1884, p. 2.)

"[Abstract of register or enrollment. Pos. 584:]
Marina, steam yacht, of Bristol.
Built at Bristol, 1884.
21.34 tons; 80 ft. x 12.8 ft. x 7.8 ft. [Register length x breadth x depth.]
No specifications shown.
Enr[olled] and Lic[ensed] ([as] yacht) Apr. 5, 1884. Owner: Herreshoff Manufacturing Company of Bristol. Master: James B. Herreshoff.
Surrendered [license] June 2, 1885 at Albany. ([Record at:] C[ustom] H[ouse, Providence]).
[License issued to vessel under 20 tons. Pos. 199:]
No. 105 [Marina], steam yacht, of Bristol.
Built at [blank] [HMCo].
One ton; no dimensions nor specifications shown.
Previous documentation not shown.
Lic[ensed] ([as] yacht) Aug. 13, 1886. Owner: Herreshoff Manufacturing Company of Bristol. Master: [blank]. ([Record at:] C[ustom] H[ouse, Providence])." (Source: Survey of Federal Archives, Work Projects Administration. Ships Documents of Rhode Island. Bristol. Ship Registers and Enrollments of the Port of Bristol - Warren Rhode Island, 1941, s.v. Marina.)

"PHOENIX MARINE JOURNAL .
Port of Bristol, R . I.
Arrived. ...
Monday, April 28,1884. ...
Steam Yacht Marina, Herreshoff, from Washington, D.C. ..." (Source: Anon. "Local Affairs." Bristol Phoenix, May 3, 1884, p. 2.)

"... The steam yacht Marina, Herreshoff, will to-morrow [June 11, 1884] leave Bristol, R.I., for a cruise in New York waters. .... [On June 12, 1884, the New York Herald of June 13, 1884 reported that Marina accompanied the annual regatta of the New York Yacht Club.]" (Source: Anon. "Yachting Notes." New York Herald, June 10, 1884, p. ?)

"The steam yacht Marina, from New York, with several members of the Herreshoff family on board, who had been to witness the regatta of the New York Yacht Club, arrived here Sunday [June 15, 1884]." (Source: Anon. "Local Affairs." Bristol Phoenix, June 21, 1884, p. 2.)

"An Invitation to take a trip around the cape from Bristol, R. I., to Boston, on a new steam yacht, was gladly accepted, and the 4 o'clock train whirled us rapidly along toward the starting point.
The morning had been sultry, followed by a thunder shower, which was succeeded by an easterly storm, the rain falling in torrents as we left home. A carriage met us on arrival, and we were soon at the residence of our host, John B. Herreshoff, where a cordial welcome and good supper awaited us. After a pleasant evening during which we were shown through the machine shops hard by, we were piloted on board the steam yacht Marina, in which we were to start the following morning at 4 o'clock.
Thicker and faster fell the rain, louder and shriller sang the winds through the cordage, suggestive of aught but a comfortable day ensuing. We were soon comfortably stowed away in our luxurious berths, and in dreamland, doubts and apprehensions were forgotten. At daylight the condition of the weather was much aggravated by an increase of the easterly gale assailing us fiercely even in our sheltered position, and the red danger flag was snapping straight out in the breeze on the signal station close at hand. Our host appeared upon the wharf about 6 o'clock and announced that we would try and start about 7 30. This gave us opportunity to further inspect the works. In the large building in which is built the hulls of yachts we found a steam yacht [apparently #114p Whale boat for U.S.C.S. Patterson], built for the government for use in Alaska. A peculiarity of this craft consisted of two runners, iron shod, one on each side of the keel, about two feet distant therefrom, to convert the craft into a sort of sledge when occasion warranted. A small shaft projected beyond the bow, armed with a circular serrated contrivance connected with the engine, grappling the smooth ice fields and furnishing means for rapid locomotion. The firm built two [#108p Thetis and #109p Cub] for the Greely expedition. There was ample room for fuel and stores, while air-tight compartments at either end rendered it buoyant and difficult to sink. This firm now employ about eighty men, and frequently double that number. The famous engines and boilers of their own invention are built here, models of compactness and strength, a boiler furnishing 100 horse-power requiting not much more space than a good-sized cook stove, and absolutely safe and impossible to explode.
The Marina is 86 feet long, 12 1/2 feet beam and 7 1/2 feet deep, with flush deck, giving room below about 7 feet, and has an engine of 105 horse-power. She is made for strength and comfort, as well as speed, and is built of white oak and yellow pine, with cabin, pilot-house and skylights of polished mahogany. The main cabin is 13x12, beautifully upholstered in crimson plush, and with velvet carpets. Aft of this is a stateroom, with wide berth, spring mattress, toilet, etc. Both these rooms are heated by a steampipe. The forecastle has berths for six men. The builders have introduced many of their ingenious labor-saving inventions. The anchor is raised by steam at a signal from the pilot-house, and the steering is accomplished, with no outlay of strength, by the same means.
This is the 105th steam vessel built by this firm. About 8 o'clock the order was given to cast off, and notwithstanding the ominous head shakes and looks of caution from bystanders, and with an occasional inquiry if we were web-footed and sure of our stomachs, and disregarding the rattling signal of Uncle Sam, managed by one of our number, off we go out on to the bosom of the Narragansett bay. The wind and rain both increased as we progressed, and our unwise neglect to take waterproof garments was soon made evident. We glide along rapidly under cover of the Bristol shore, with an almost imperceptible tremor of machinery, making the first five miles in twenty-four minutes, soon arriving at the stone bridge of the railroad to Newport. This solid stone and earth structure stands a barrier to the tides of Narragansett bay, its only aperture being the draw, some twenty feet wide. Parallel with it, and distant about a mile therefrom, is the carriage bridge, which solidly bars the tide from the southward. Into this basin between the bridges pours at the same time from north and south the rising tide, which, being with us, made our passage through the first bridge easy and rapid. We were met at the draw of the second bridge by a rushing wall of solid water, rising some three feet above us, and pouring through toward with tremendous force. Putting on a full head of steam, we started up the incline, but slower and slower our progress until the prow had mounted the summit, and after remaining there for some minutes with no perceptible gain, the attempt was gracefully abandoned for about half an hour, when the torrent had subsided sufficiently to allow a passage. At 10 o'clock we pass Saconnet light and are evidently 'outside.' The heavy east wind of last night and this morning, had sadly ruffled the temper of old Neptune and we are rocked, pitched and thumped upon 'the bosom of the deep.'
The tempest still increases, yet the craft ships never a sea, but spurns and buffets the angry billows in her onward course. We who have not water-proof garments are driven by the heavy deluge and cold winds to the comfortable shelter of the cabin, where we are soon deep in the mysteries of charts and navigation.
At 11.20 we pass the Hen and Chickens and, judging from the commotion, must have caused them quite a flitter, thicker and thicker grows the weather, harder and harder blows the gale, and the question of anchorage for the night begins to be a serious one. It was evidently foolhardy to continue running through the night around that bane of mariners 'the cape.' So the Marina was headed for Edgartown, where at 4 o'clock we were quietly anchored in that beautiful, landlocked harbor, devouring our dinner with a keen relish. About 6 o'clock the clouds rolled away and a lovely sunset followed, but the wind from the east still continued, and in the morning was blowing harder than ever. After a refreshing night and a hearty breakfast we started out again into the white caps down along in sight of Nantucket and were soon among the lightships.
These vessels anchored the year round just at the edge of shore [?] must furnish a forlorn existence to the men on board, and it is no wonder that then reason sometimes gives way. 'Crossrips,' 'Pollock Rips,' 'Handkerchief' and other lightships are soon in sight, each with their names painted in huge letters broadside on their hulls. We run close in to the innermost one near Chatham and the look out gives us the course. 'Leave the black buoy on the starbord and then steer no' no' east,' said he. The instructions were followed literally, and we cautiously essayed to cross the milky breakers. The lead shows three, two and one fathom as we give a slight hump on the bottom and slide off into deep water.
The coast off Cape Cod is anything but inviting. From its heel at Monomy to the toe at Provincetown, the shore presents one vast bank of sand.
Here and there, at intervals of a few miles, are the life-saving stations, with their low red houses and flagstaffs.
The shores show too terribly the effect of the storms, being gullied and combed [?]lessly. We pass Monomoy, then Chatham, with it's two lighthouses, and Nausett with three, and about 2 o'clock we have the Highland light abeam. This light is of the first importance and magnitude, and is brought much too near the brink by the encroachments of the sea. The government, after years of patient and diligent labor, has at last succeeded in causing vegetation to take root and flourish on the steep sand-banks, serving to resist the waves in some degree. Soon the cape is passed, and, with a following wind and calmer sea,we headed straight for Boston.
A large finback whale indulges in some amphibious gymnastics for our amusement probably, while here and there a porpoise blows and turns somersaults. Schools of mackerel are seen in the now more quiet waters, the gulls diving ever and anon into their midst, departing each with its struggling victim. Seiners are met on the lookout for their prey. Plymouth and the clear outlines of the South Shore appear. Now the glass discloses Minot's lighthouse, which rapidly becomes more apparent and distinct.
A little coterie of steam tugs met us near Boston light, having just left their storm-bound tows, and give us a trial of speed; but the Marina shakes them off easily, and soon leaves them far behind.
Last August [1883] the Herreshoffs came to Boston in the steam yacht '100.' She was so called being 100 feet long, and the one hundredth steam vessel built by them. Her speed was more than twenty mile's an hour, and the way it passed the fastest side-wheel harbor boats caused great wonderment, and became the theme of conversation in boating circles.
The Herreshoffs have built faster ones, and now are building one [#118p Stiletto] intended to reach a speed of twenty-four miles an hour. A vessel of that kind hereabouts, like Daundreary's bird, would have to flock by itself when at full speed. Long wharf is reached at 7 p. m., and as we make fast to a steamer moored there we find the builder is not forgotten, and many inquiries are made concerning the '100.'
Reluctantly declining a hearty invitation to return on the boat to Bristol, we bade our friends bon voyage, and go to our homes with bronzed faces, and consciousness of renewed vigor. May good fortune ever attend the Marina and her gallant commander." (Source: Anon. "A Famous Yacht Builder. What John B. Herreshoff Has Done and Is Doing --- An Interesting Cruise on the Fast Steam Yacht, the 'Marina.' " Boston Globe, July 13, 1884, p. 14.)

"Newport, R. I., July 20, 1884. --- There arrived here to-day the steam yacht ... Marina, Boston Y. C, Mr. Herreshoff, from Shelter Island; ..." (Source: Anon. "Yachts at Newport." New York Herald, July 21, 1884, p. ?)

"Mr. John B. Herreshoff arrived home Sunday [July 20, 1884] in the steam yacht Marina, having been absent several days on a cruise up the Hudson river." (Source: Anon. "Local Affairs." Bristol Phoenix, July 26, 1884, p. 2.)

"... The ... steam yacht Marina, Boston Y. C., Mr. Herreshoff, arrived at Newport yesterday. ..." (Source: Anon. "Yachting Notes." New York Herald, July 25, 1884, p. ?)

"The steam yacht Ibis, of Boston, disabled some two weeks since, was towed here on the 1st inst, by the steam yacht Marina, to receive the necessary repairs at the Works of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co." (Source: Anon. "Local Affairs." Bristol Phoenix, August 9, 1884, p. 2.)

"The steam yacht Marina [#105p], a composite built craft of 21.34 tons register, has been purchased by Mr. George A. Beck, of this city. The Marina was a new yacht this spring and built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, of Bristol, B. I., which firm has taken the Nereid [#83p] in exchange for her, it said." (Source: Anon. "Yachting Notes." New York Herald, September 4, 1884, p. ?)

"THE HERRESHOFF WORKS AT BRISTOL. ... Of late years [the Herreshoffs] have turned their attention to steam and have given to the engineering world the Herreshoff engine and coil boiler. The list of steam yachts is a long one, including some of the fastest afloat, Leila [#40p], Aida [#92p ex-Permelia], Permelia [sic, double-counted, #92p], Ossabaw [#101p], (No. 100) [#100p Permelia], Gleam [#65p], Marina [#105p], Orienta [#89p], Nereid [#83p], Magnolia [#104p], Camilla [#72p], Dolphin [#54p], Xantho [#99p], Juliet [#78p], Sinbad [#49p]. ..." (Source: Anon. (W. P. Stephens). "The Herreshoff Works at Bristol." Forest and Stream, April 16, 1885, p. 236, 237.)

"The following is a list of the steam yachts built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company of Bristol, R.I: ... Marina, built 1884, for G. A. Bech, Poughkeepsie, New York. Length, 87 feet; breadth, 12 feet 6 inches; depth, 7 feet 3 inches; draught, 5 feet; speed, 14 miles per hour. ..." (Source: Jaffray, Edward S. "American Steam Yachting." Outing, April 1886, p. 23-25.)

"Steam yacht Marina, built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co., of this town in 1884, for Mr George Beck, has been purchased by Mr C F Chickering of Newport and New York." (Source: Anon. "Local Affairs." Bristol Phoenix, November 20, 1886, p. 2.)

"COSETTE, steam yacht, late Marina, has been sold by C. F Chickering to T. J. Montgomery, of New York." (Source: Anon. "Cosette." Forest and Stream, July 14, 1887, p. 544.)

"Cosette, steam yacht, formerly Marina, has been sold by C. C. Worthington to F. L. Osgood, Norwich, Conn., for $13,500." (Source: Anon. [Title?] Forest and Stream, 1892, vol. 38, [p. 456?].)

"Frederick L. Osgood, owner of the steam yacht Cosette, is studying plans and specifications for a new steel yacht much larger and faster than Cosette. The Herreshoffs of Bristol, R. I., will probably build the next vessel. Cosette, which is now at New London, Conn., will be out of commission there as soon as a suitable berth can be found for her in Shaw's cove. She is a schooner rigged vessel with a tonnage of 42.68 gross and 21.84 net. Her length is 97 feet over all and 81.1 feet on the water line; beam 12.6 foot; depth. 7.8 feet; draught, 5.6. Designed by N. G. Herreshoff, she was launched in 1884 and was named Marina. She was altered by Mumm in 1887 and partly rebuilt." (Source: Anon. "A New Steam Yacht For F. L. Osgood. The Boat Will be Built on Plans Larger and Faster Than the Cosette." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, November 13, 1893, p. 9.)

"Charles A. Tatum's steam yacht Cosette, which lies in Manning's basin, has received a new deck. She will shortly be overhauled and re-fitted for the season's service." (Source: Anon. "Notes for Yachtsmen." New York Times, May 4, 1900, p. ?.)

"Manning's Yacht Agency has sold for Mr. Charles A. Tatum the steam yacht Cosette to Mr. George H. Kimball, of Worcester, Mass." (Source: Anon. [Title?] Forest and Stream, 1901, vol. 56, [p. 277?].)

"The boat yards of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. at Walker's Cove, Bristol, R. I., which ordinarily about this time of the year present a very busy appearance, seem to be in line with the general trend of boating at the present time and there is but very little doing. The same condition exists in the three shops of the company, nearly all of the employees of which have been laid off until further orders are received.
Herreshoff was fortunate in having his yards selected as the winter resting place of numerous craft, of all sizes, and kinds, and last fall it was expected that the following spring would be one of the busiest seasons which the company had had for some time past. It is believed by the Bristol yachtsmen, however, that the recent panic affected to a greater or less degree the sport, which is a very costly one. Indeed, and not until the effects of the panic have worn off will there be as great interest and activity manifested as there was last year. ... The well known Cosette is receiving a coat of paint, and a thorough going over, and will probably be launched during the present week. ..." (Source: Anon. "Little Business At Boat Yards. Herreshoff's Yard Very Dull For This Timee Of The Year." New London, April 21, 1908, p. 8.)

"[Item Description:] Casting Book # 4, steamers #40p, #54p, #57p, #63p, #67p, #70p, #79p, #89p, #92p, #99p, #100p, #101p, #102p, #103p, #104p, #105p, #106p, #107p, #108p, #109p, #110p, #111p, #112p, #113p, #114p, #115p, #116p, #117p, #118p, #119p, #120p, #121p, #122p, #123p, #124p, #125p, #126p, #127p, #128p, #129p, #130p, #131p, #132p, #133p, #134p, #135p, #136p, #137p, #138p, #139p, #140p, #141p, #142p, #143p, #144p, #145p, #146p, #147p [castings by hull number; front page shows summary size and engine and boiler data for steamers 99 thru 146 as well as repair data for steamers #40p, #54p, #57p, #63p, #67p, #70p, #79p, #89p, #92p, #118p, and #128p]. Undated, vessels mentioned were built between 1878 and 1887. Dates mentioned for repairs range from 1885 to 1887. Note considerable informational overlap with Casting Book # 1, which as in this book also contains data for #99p through #116p, although it appears (!) that Book # 4 lists more patterns per boat than Book # 1. Likewise, considerable overlap with Casting Books # 2 and # 3 which also contain data for boats that are also listed in book # 4. It may well be that information in Book # 4 was copied from books # 1, # 2 and 3." (Source: MIT Museum, Hart Nautical Collections, Haffenreffer-Herreshoff Collection Item HH.6.120-07. Castings Book 4. Box HAFH.6.4B, Folder Casting Record Books Vessel Castings Book 4. No date (1878 to 1887).)
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"[Item Description:] Work order notebook [Titled Nathl G. Herreshoff, Esq., Bristol R.I.; 1882-1887, mostly signed by N.G.H., later ones by C.H.K.; material and item orders relating to #400s CONSUELO, #401s ROMP and steamers #89p, #99p, #100p, #101p, #102p, #104p, #105p, #106p, #110p, #111p, #113p, #118p, #119p, #120p, #122p, #123p, #140p, #146p; many orders from the marine store of A. B. Babbitt at Tiverton]." (Source: Herreshoff, N.G. (creator). Work Order Notebook. MIT Museum, Hart Nautical Collections, Haffenreffer-Herreshoff Collection Item HH.6.120-04. Box HAFH.6.4B, Folder Casting Record Books Sketch and Order Book 1882-1887 NGH CHK. 1882 to 1887.)
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"[Item Description:] Casting Book # 1, steamers #99p, #100p, #101p, #102p, #103p, #104p, #105p, #106p, #107p, #108p, #109p, #110p, #111p, #112p, #113p, #114p, #115p, #116p [castings by hull number]. Undated, vessels mentioned were built between 1883 and 1884. Note considerable informational overlap with Casting Book # 4, which also contains data for all of the boats mentioned in this book, although it appears (!) that Book # 4 lists more patterns per boat than Book # 1. Likewise, considerable overlap with sometimes identical information with Casting Book # 2." (Source: MIT Museum, Hart Nautical Collections, Haffenreffer-Herreshoff Collection Item HH.6.120-09. Castings Book 1. Box HAFH.6.4B, Folder Casting Record Books Vessel Castings Book 1. No date (1883 to 1884).)
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"[Item Transcription:] [Handwritten (in ink) letter on 'The Herreshoff Manufacturing Co, Established in 1861, Incorporated in 1879, Sole Manufacturers Of The Herreshoff Patent Safety Coil Boiler, Builders of Steam Vessels and Engines' stationery:] Bristol, R.I., Sept[ember] 3rd 1885
Dear Daughter Kate,
Your P[ost] / C[ard] rec'd. Hope you will find Princeton as pleasant as Uxbridge. I have been busy at the office this week. We have had the MAGNOLIA [#104p], MARINA [#105p] & LADOGA [#123p] here to paint, varnish preparatory to the GENESTA [America's Cup] races. I do not expect to go, as duties here will not permit.
I miss you very much and hope we shall meet soon. All are well as usual.
Aunt Carrie is out today.
Love from your Papa. J.B.H.
S [Sadie Herreshoff, for JBH]" (Source: Herreshoff, J.B. Letter to Herreshoff, Katherine Kilton. Herreshoff Marine Museum Collection Item LIB_6080. HMM Library Rare Books Room (Various), Folder [no #]. 1885-09-03.)
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"[Item Transcription:] [Handwritten (in ink) letter on 'The Herreshoff Manufacturing Co, Established in 1861, Incorporated in 1879, Sole Manufacturers Of The Herreshoff Patent Safety Coil Boiler, Builders of Steam Vessels and Engines' stationery:] Bristol, R.I., Sept[ember] 4 1885
Dear Daughter Kate,
I have just received your birch-bark letter. You did well to get so large a piece, it is so very thin. You do not say anything about leaving Princeton so I presume you will stay there until next week. I drove to Pt. Pl[easant] last eve and fount Aunt Emilie very happy and contented. uncle Charles won the prize at the Pawtucket Regatta a few days ago of $30 [presumably with #187004es JULIA IV], beating the IDEAL 10[?] seconds. Uncle Lewis says the water is fine for bathing. I took a sail to Bristol Ferry and back yesterday in the MARINA [#105p]. It seemed quite natural to be in her again. I think Uncle Nat will go to N.Y. in the STILETTO [#118p] with Grandpa and other members of our family. The shops are running [p. 2] [remainder was not imaged]." (Source: Herreshoff, J.B. Letter to Herreshoff, Katherine Kilton. Herreshoff Marine Museum Collection Item LIB_6090. HMM Library Rare Books Room (Various), Folder [no #]. 1885-09-04.)
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"[Item Description:] Handwritten notebook. This booklet had two lives: In 1907-1908, 1908-1909 and 1909-1910 it was used for winter storage records, listing name of boat, owner, storage location, billed amount, and dates of storage. Listed were for the winter of 1907/1908: #235p MIST, ORIANA, #571s LARIKIN, EAGLET, #453s VAQUERO II, #580s TRIVIA, #663s ISTALENA, COSSACK, #666s AVENGER, #220p ATALA (for sale), #207p MIRAGE, #224p EUGENIA, #146p AUGUSTA, #247p SEA URCHIN, #105p COSETTE, ARLINE, #213p FLORENCE, #208p FLORETTE, #249p SISILINA, #591s IROLITA, #481s SPALPEEN, DUCHESS, #669s ELEANOR, #460s KILDEE, #647s CAPRICE, #408s PELICAN, #243p SWIFTSURE, #617s COCK ROBIN, #177p VANISH, #446s ALERION, and #591s IROLITA I, for the winter of 1908/1909: #666s AVENGER, #663s ISTALENA, #481s SPALPEEN, #580s TRIVIA, #617s COCK ROBIN, COSSACK, #177p VANISH, #242p #242, #243p SWIFTSURE, SKIP, #446s ALERION, CHEWINK II, DUCHESS, #571s LARIKIN, #460s KILDEE, #679s PEPITA, EAGLET, #408s PELICAN, #453s VAQUERO, #146p AUGUSTA, #224p EUGENIA, COYOTE, #264p SARAH WEBB, #207p MIRAGE, ARLINE, #213p FLORENCE, #208p FLORETTE, #249p SISILINA, #591s IROLITA I, CASSANDRA 27ft Launch, and #263p CASSANDRA 34ft Launch, and for the winter of 1909/1910: #252p WANECHE (no further boats were listed). At some later time, the same book was turned upside down and inscribed with a new title in ink '200Ft Submarine Destroyer [#191802ep Unbuilt 200ft Submarine Chaser]. Data + Calculation Book. Herreshoff Mfg Co.' on its now-new front cover (formerly its back cover), followed by weight data estimates and calculations for this submarine destroyer." (Source: Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. (creator). Notebook. MIT Museum, Hart Nautical Collections, Haffenreffer-Herreshoff Collection Item HH.6.087. Box HAFH.6.2B, Folder Submarine Destroyer 200-Footer. 1907-1908, 1908-1909, 1909-1910, 1918-06.)
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Note: This list of archival documents contains in an unedited form any and all which mention #105p Marina even if just in a cursory way. Permission to digitize, transcribe and display is gratefully acknowledged.

• Marina (HMCo-made index card)
• Cosette ex-Marina (HMCo-made index card)
• Cosette ex-Marina (MIT Museum-made index card)
• Note: The vessel index cards comprise two sets of a total of some 3200 cards about vessels built by HMCo, with dimensions and information regarding drawings, later or former vessel names, and owners. They were compiled from HMCo's early days until 1920 and added to in later decades, apparently by Hart Nautical curator William A. Baker and his successors. While HMCo seems to have used only one set of index cards, all sorted by name and, where no name was available, by number, later users at MIT apparently divided them into two sets of cards, one sorted by vessel name, the other by vessel number and greatly expanded the number of cards. Original HMCo cards are usually lined and almost always punched with a hole at bottom center while later cards usually have no hole, are unlined, and often carry substantially less information. All cards are held by the Francis Russell Hart Nautical Collections of the MIT Museum in Cambridge, Mass.

• Marina
• Cosette ex-Marina
• Note: The L. Francis Herreshoff index cards comprise a set of some 1200 cards about vessels built by HMCo, with dimensions and / or ownership information. Apparently compiled in the early 1930s, for later HMCo-built boats like the Fishers Island 23s or the Northeast Harbor 30s are not included. Added to in later decades, apparently by L. F. Herreshoff as well as his long-time secretary Muriel Vaughn and others. Also 46 cards of L. F. Herreshoff-designed vessels. The original set of index cards is held by the Herreshoff Marine Museum and permission to display is gratefully acknowledged.

Name: Cosetts [sic, i.e. Marina]
Type: 97' steamer
Owner: C. F. Chickering
Year: 1884
Row No.: 135

Source: Herreshoff, L. Francis. "Partial List of Herreshoff-Built Boats." In: Herreshoff, L. Francis. Capt. Nat Herreshoff. The Wizard of Bristol. New York, 1953, p. 325-343.

Year: 1884
E/P/S: P
No.: 105
Name: Marina
OA: 87'

Source: Vermilya, Peter and Maynard Bray. "Transcription of the HMCo. Construction Record." Unpublished database, ca. 2000.

Note: The transcription of the HMCo Construction Record by Peter Vermilya and Maynard Bray was performed independently (and earlier) than that by Claas van der Linde. A comparison of the two transcriptions can be particularly useful in those many cases where the handwriting in the Construction Record is difficult to decipher.

"... Str. #105 - 86Ft. long. 8+14x14 Eng[ine]. L Sq[uare] [Boiler]. ... " (Source: Anon. [Herreshoff Manufacturing Company. (N. G. Herreshoff?)] No Title. [Handwritten Notes on Outer Cover of Notebook.] No date [ca. late 1880s.] Notebook in the Haffenreffer-Herreshoff Collection, The Francis Russel Hart Nautical Collections, M.I.T. Museum, Cambridge, Mass., obj. no. HH.6.120.)

"Marina was still listed in the 1913 Annual List of Merchant Vessels of the United States but not in the 1912 Lloyd's Register of American Yachts." (Source: van der Linde, Claas. March 19, 2014.)

"In the absence of better available data displacement was estimated by using the figure for Gross Register Tons (42.68) from the 1889 Who Won (New Measurement Tons were reported as 21.34 by the 1885 Olsen's American Yacht List) and converting to lbs by dividing through 2000 (short tons). Note that this figure can only be a rough estimate because register tons as reported in Yacht Registers correlate only loosely with actual displacement figures." (Source: van der Linde, Claas. March 17, 2015.)

Note: Research notes contain information about a vessel that is often random and unedited but has been deemed useful for future research.