Word: chantier
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...great many flattering, tender, hopeful, encouraging farewell messages (doubtless including one from his brother, Governor Harry F. Byrd of Virginia, "youngest U. S. governor, 38")?after all was in readiness, Lieutenant Commander Richard E. ("Dickie") Byrd journeyed to the Brooklyn Navy Yard and boarded the good ship Chantier. There he saw to it that the Josephine was properly stowed below decks in a dismantled condition, showed his backers and friends over the craft on an inspection tour, and with 45 companions waved goodby as the Chantier slipped out of dock. Going down the bay, a sleek yacht escorted...