HMCo #162p Judy

"[1889-10-26] Sat 26: St[eame]r #162 [Judy] ordered by [blank (Frank T. Howard)] of New Orleans & began work on her[?].
[1889-11-15] Fri 15 Laid keel & began setting up frames on st[eame]r no 164 [sic. #164p would be Javelin which was ordered and built only in 1890. This is probably a reference to #162p Judy]. ...
[1889-11-25] Mon 25: Began planking st[eame]r #162 [Judy].
[1889-12-26] Thu 26: St[eame]r #162 Judy all planked.
[1890-01-04] Sat 4: Deck laid on #162, Judy.
[1890-01-17] Fri 17: Put engine in #162, Judy.
[1890-01-28] Tue 28: Launched #162, Judy, to west end of shop.
[1890-01-29] Wed 29: ... Put boiler in #162 [Judy].
[1890-02-19] Wed 19: Launched steamer #162, Judy, at 7:30am.
[1890-02-24] Mon 24: Trial of Judy [steamer #162p].
[1890-03-04] Tue 4: Steamer #162, Judy, made final trial and turned over to owner.
[1890-03-12] Wed 12: ... Judy [#162p] left for New Orleans.
[1896-04-09] Thu 9: ... Launched Judy [#162p] & Drusilla [? #417s]. ...
1896-04-28] Tue 28: ... Judy [#162p] left for Hartford." (Source: Herreshoff, Nathanael G. Diary, 1889 to 1896. Manuscript (excerpts). Herreshoff Marine Museum Collection.)

"Just before 1890 Captain Nat had developed a type particularly for cruising that had small, compact machinery with very little fuel consumption. Several of these were of about eleven feet six inches beam and of different lengths on the same molds. Among the first of this type were 'Judy,' built in 1890 for F. T. Howard, and 'Tranquillo' built the same year for E. D. Morgan. These little steam yachts ranged in length from a bit over one hundred feet down to the cute little 'Reposo.'
They were all very similar in appearance with clipper bows and overhanging sterns. 'Reposo' was seventy-three feet on deck, sixty-eight feet water line, eleven feet six inches beam. In many ways these yachts were superior to anything we have today: they were remarkably good sea boats, in fact one of them went through the tail end of a hurricane off Cape Hatteras in about 1895 when she was under the command of the late Bristol captain 'Bill' Torrey. These little yachts usually kept sails bent and often carried sail on long trips.
They were altogether remarkably comfortable little ships, entirely free from the danger of fire, and made runs about as long as the modern power craft. They usually could maintain a speed of ten miles per hour. Because sailing on them was so very restful they often ran ten or twelve hours a day whereas the modern cruiser, while it may be capable of fifteen or twenty miles per hour, still it is usually slowed down to ten or twelve miles when in a seaway, and on account of the tiresome noise, smell, and vibration usually does not run more than eight hours a day." (Source: Herreshoff, L. Francis. The Wizard of Bristol. The Life and Achievements of Nathanael Greene Herreshoff, together with An Account of Some of the Yachts he Designed. New York, 1953, p. 241-242.)

"Judy, steam yacht, of [blank].
Built at Bristol, RI, by Herreshoff Manufacturing Co., 1890.
27.20 tons; 74 ft. x 11.5 ft. x 7.8 ft. [Register length x breadth x depth.]
One deck, two masts, sharp head.
Surveyed and measured, January 21, 1890." (Source: U.S. Customs Department, Bristol, R.I. Custom House Record Book, 1870s to 1904 (Collection of the Herreshoff Marine Museum), s.v. Judy.)

"Bristol R. I., Feb. 22 [1890] --- Herreshoff, the blind boat builder, has launched from his yard this week the beautiful cruising steam yacht Judy, which he pronounces the handsomest ever turned out of his yard, and that is saying much. The Judy was built to order for Mr. Frank T. Howard of New-Orleans, La., who will arrive here on the 24th to witness the trial trip, and to take it to its home port on the Gulf of Mexico, on the waters of which it is designed to cruise.
The Judy is 102 feet long over all, 85 feet on the water line, 11 1/2 feet beam, and 9 1/2 feet in depth. Her draught of water will be about 4 foot 9 inches, and she was built specially for the shallow waters of the Gulf, the owner, Mr. Howard, stimulating this draught before giving the order. She is fitted with a triple expansion engine, and calls for a speed of at least 10 miles an hour. She is schooner-rigged, and can proceed for days together under sail.
The saloon, statoroom, pantry, toilet room, &c, are all finished in solid mahogany. There is nothing above deck except the pilot house, and an awning will cover the entire deck, thus giving the occupants of the yacht a cool place to dine and sleep during the Summer months.
The Judy will fly the flag of the Southern Yacht Club of New-Orleans. The only other steam yacht belonging to this club is the Cora, owned by Mr. John A. Morris of Westchester County, N. Y." (Source: Anon. "The Yacht Judy Launched. She is the Second Steamer of the New-Orleans Fleet." New York Times, February 23, 1890, p. 17.)

"[Abstract of register or enrollment. Pos. 504:]
Judy, steam yacht, of Bristol.
Built at Bristol, 1889.
27.20 tons; 74 ft. x 11.5 ft. x 7.8 ft. [Register length x breadth x depth.]
One deck, two masts, sharp head [bow].
Enr[olled] and Lic[ensed] ([as] yacht) Mar. 4, 1890. Owner: Herreshoff Manufacturing Company of Bristol. Master: John B. Herreshoff.
Surrendered [license] Apr. 25, 1890 at Shieldsborough. ([Record at:] C[ustom] H[ouse, Providence]).
Enr[olled] and Lic[ensed] ([as] yacht) Apr. 25, 1895. Owner: same. Master: same.
Surrendered [license] May 13, 1895 at Hartford, Conn. ([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. Judy.)

"NEW-ORLEANS, March 19 [1892]. --- Frank Howard has sold to friends in New-York City his beautiful Herreshoff steam yacht the Judy. She was built about three years ago at a cost of $27.000, and was the pride of the Southern Yacht Club. Although the craft is well modeled, handsomely fitted, and possesses wonderful speed, its owner recognized that she was not a fit vessel for Southern waters. After using her for three years he saw that she wanted too much water for Lake Pontchartrain and the cruising grounds, and when taken far enough out to sea rolled so much that the passengers' comfort was out of the question. So Mr. Howard concluded to sell the boat and build another. A friend who was very anxious to get the vessel purchased her, and at daylight to-day she started from Biloxi on her long journey.
The Judy was never put to her utmost speed in a public trial and but a few know how fast she is. On a trip to Pensacola made by Mr. Howard and a party of friends the vessel ran at seventeen and a half knots an hour easily. She could make fifteen knots with 100 pounds of steam, and when her fast run was made she had on only 150 pounds. ..." (Source: Anon. "The Judy to Come to New-York." New York Times, March 20, 1892, p. 3)

"... The steam yacht Judy now lying at the wharf of the works, was built by the firm a few years ago for a New Orleans gentlemen and was purchased by Mr. Hostetter, who turns her over in part payment for the new yacht [#181p Duquesne], which can show a speed of sixteen miles an hour, and was considered when built, to be one of Herreshoffs' finest built crafts in point of speed and finish. She is 102 feet long and 91 feet water line. ..." (Source: Anon. "New Yachts at Herreshoffs." Bristol Phoenix, September 22, 1894, p. 2.)

"From the Providence Journal. ...
Steam yacht Judy, that was built by the company three years ago for parties in New Orleans, and taken in part payment the past summer from Mr. Hostetter for the new steam yacht [#181p Duquesne] that is now being built for him at the shops, was put out of commission by J. B. Herreshoff the last of last week. The Judy was stripped of her sails, rigging, masts, and funnel and was hauled up for the winter on Monday on the marine railway on the Pappoosesquaw shore. ..." (Source: Anon. "Bristol Boats. New Steam Yachts Under Way. Craft Being Hauled Up for the Winter." New York Sun, October 21, 1894, p. 8.)

"The steam yaoht Judy, owned by William L. Watrous of Hartford, Conn., is being fitted out and changes and repairs are made on the interior at the Herreshoff works." (Source: Anon. "Yachting News." Bristol Phoenix, April 23, 1895, p. 2.)

"[Judy (Steamyacht) owned by W. H. Watrous, Port: Hartford; LOA 102.3ft; LWL 86ft; Beam 11.6ft; Draft 5.9ft; designed by N. G. Herreshoff and built by Herreshoff Mfg. Co in 1890.]" (Source: Stebbins 1896 Yachtsmen's Album, p. 7.)

"... The Althea formerly the Judy, now owned by T. E. Ward, is at Morris Heights. The yacht has been fitted with new spars, new electric light plant, redecorated, and had alterations made to the crew's quarter's. She is nearly ready to go into commission. ..." (Source: Anon. "Bits of Yachting News." New York Times, May 16, 1897, p. 20.)

"... The Herreshoff-built steam yacht Althea, formerly Judy, has been bought by Clifford V. Brokaw, and will be in charge of Capt. Frank Johnson this season. She is fitting out at Richard Peck's Fifty-fifth Street Basin, Bay Ridge. Her name will be changed to Uvira, the name of Mr. Brokaw's old yacht. ..." (Source: Anon. "News of the Yachtsmen." New York Times, May 15, 1899, p. 5.)

"[For Sale] No. 6527 --- Flush deck steam yacht; 102 feet overall; 86 feet water line; 12 feet beam and 5 feet 9 inches draught; built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company in 1890; has deck dining saloon, with owner's quarters aft; complete electric lighting plant with storage batteries; new Roberts water tube installed in 1898; hull is coppered; yacht has a speed of 14 miles per hour, and is one of the best yachts of her type afloat; inventory is particularly complete, and yacht is in A-1 condition throughout; pole masts have been substituted and bridge added since photograph was taken; deck house has been enlarged and is now used as dining room. Address, Frank Bowne Jones, 29 Broadway, N. Y." (Source: Rudder, March 1901, p. 132.)

"No. 8282 --- For Sale --- A very handsome and speedy Herreshoff steam yacht; 102 feet 3 inches over all, 86 feet water line, 11 feet 6 inches beam and 5 feet 9 inches draught. She can make 14 knots easily and has made 15 1/2 knots. Powerful Herreshoff triple-expansion engines and a Roberts' water-tube boiler, installed only a short while ago, which is in perfect condition. This yacht is a very economical coal burner. She has a very handsome main saloon, finished in mahogany, with two berths on each side, also a large double stateroom aft, which is fitted with handsome plate-glass mirrors and a large wardrobe, etc. Deck dining-room forward. By referring to cut it can be seen that she steers from a bridge and is very graceful and handsome in appearance. A very valuable inventory goes with this boat, including silverware, handsome chair and deck rugs, and everything else that a well-found boat should have. For further particulars, price, etc., apply to Hollis Burgess, 15 Exchange St., Boston, Mass." (Source: Rudder, March 1903, p. 160.)

"Uvira Sold. --- The steam yacht Uvira, ex Althea, ex Judy, formerly owned by Mr. J. B. Rhodes, of New Bedford, has been sold to Mr. Frank Chase, of Waterville, Me. She is now at Bath. Uvira was built by the Herreshoff in 1890. She is 102ft. 3in. over all, 86ft waterline, 11ft. 5in. beam and 5ft. 8in. draft. She has a speed of about fifteen miles an hour. Mr. Charles Hayden, of the Boston and Eastern Yacht Clubs, owned Uvira before he purchased his present steam yacht Wacondah, ex Aria." (Source: Killeen, John B. "Boston Letter." Forest and Stream, June 16, 1906, p. 959.)

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"[Item Description:] Penciled technical drawing of a steam engine titled '7 1/2 - 12 & 19 x 10 1/2, as built 1885 - 86'. (This engine is known to have been built for #140p CLARA, #142p NOW THEN and #162p JUDY between between 1887 and 1890)." (Source: Herreshoff, N.G. (creator). Penciled Technical Drawing. Halsey C. Herreshoff Collection at the Herreshoff Marine Museum Item MRDE11_02230. Folder [no #]. No date (ca 1887 ??).)
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"[Item Description:] Casting Book # 2 [B (there is another Casting Book # 2)] showing hull castings as per title only for steamers #148p Our Mary and #149p Jersey Lily. Contents, however, also include castings for other boats including #188903es Yawl Boat for #157p Aquila, #405s Alice, #406s Iris, #54p Dolphin, #65p Gleam, #104p Magnolia, #104p Magnolia, #133p Henrietta, #151p Ballymena, #152p Cushing, #155p Augusta [III], #156p Antoinette, #157p Aquila, #158p Launch for Seal Fishing, and #162p Judy. Also listed are many parts for a quadruple engine (probably for #152p Cushing or for #150p Say When or #151p Ballymena). While other casting lists record both castings made at home and at outside foundries, this book appears to list only castings made at outside foundries and none at home. A first part of the booklet from front to about the middle shows casting numbers, descriptions, numbers of castings and foundry where made with dates ranging from Sept 10, [1887] to Dec 14 [1889]. A second, upside down, part of the booklet begins at the end and then goes back to the middle showing for the same date range 'Patterns sent away' with pattern numbers and names of foundries these were sent to. A further section then shows castings required for #152p Cushing and as well as castings required for Lagging, Pumping Engines, Feed Pump and Air Pump, all these possibly also for #152p Cusing. A final section shows 'Patterns ordered home' with pattern numbers, foundry names these were received from and dates ranging from Sept 12 [1887] to Dec 16 [1889]." (Source: MIT Museum, Hart Nautical Collections, Haffenreffer-Herreshoff Collection Item HH.6.120-03. Castings Book 2B. Box HAFH.6.4B, Folder Casting Record Books Hull Castings Order Book 2. 1888-09-10 to 1889-12-14.)
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"[Item Description:] Handwritten (in ink) trial run note titled 'St[eame]r #162 JUDY. On 3 Knot course. Feb. 24th 1890' noting 'Tide flood. Wind S about 8 miles. Sea smooth. Cross Creek Lehigh Coal. Jet in stack to keep 180lbs steam pressure. Have on board about 2 1/2 tons of coal. No small boats. 6 men. Cabin & forecastle fixtures required by contract and 6000 lbs of lead ballast'. With tabulated performance date for runs 'Up' and 'Down' and concluding with 'Speed = 14.46 knots. Mean speed 14.19 knots = 16.35 miles per hour'. On verso a few more calculations." (Source: Halsey C. Herreshoff Collection at the Herreshoff Marine Museum Item MRDE03_04000. Trial Run Note. Folder [no #]. 1890-02-24.)
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"[Item Transcription:] Handwritten (in ink and pencil) trials booklet 'Herreshoff Mfg. Co. Experiments & Trial Trips. 1890. N.G. Herreshoff'. Relevant contents:
§7: #162p JUDY Trial Run (1890-02-24)
§10: #162p JUDY Trial Run (1890-03-04)
§31: #162p JUDY Trial Run with new improved boiler (1895-05-07)." (Source: Herreshoff, N.G. (creator). Trials Booklet. Halsey C. Herreshoff Collection at the Herreshoff Marine Museum Item MRDE07_02260. Folder [no #]. 1890-01 to 1898-08.)
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Note: This list of archival documents contains in an unedited form any and all which mention #162p Judy even if just in a cursory way. Permission to digitize, transcribe and display is gratefully acknowledged.

• Judy (HMCo-made index card)
• Althea ex-Judy (HMCo-made index card)
• Uvira ex-Judy (HMCo-made index card)
• Uvira ex-Judy (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.

Name: Judy
Type: Steam
Length: 102'3"
Owner: Howard, F. T.

Source: Herreshoff Manufacturing Company. "A Partial List of Herreshoff Clients." In: Herreshoff Manufacturing Company. Herreshoff Yachts. Bristol, Rhode Island, ca. 1931.

• Judy
• Althea ex-Judy
• Uvira ex-Judy
• 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: Judy
Type: 102' 3" steamer
Owner: F. T. Howard
Year: 1890
Row No.: 327

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: 1889
E/P/S: P
No.: 162
Name: Judy
OA: 102' 3"

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.

"Built in 116 days (contract to launch; equivalent to 776 lbs displacement/day)." (Source: van der Linde, Claas. January 16, 2024.)

"In the absence of better available data displacement was estimated by using the figure for Gross Register Tons (44.99) from the 1896 Manning's American Yacht List (Net Register Tons were reported as 27.2) 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.