Word: launching
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...main expense has been caused by paying a debt of a little less than $1000, which was left over from last year. The second item is the repairing done to the launch. If any suspicion had been entertained that the launch was to cost for repairs about $800 it is probable that the launch would have been sold. When, however, several hundred dollars had been spent on the launch, it was deemed foolish to abandon it because it was to cost a hundred or two more. So through lack of knowing at first what repairs were necessary, this very large...
...steam launch now follows the crews regularly for coaching purposes...
...possible to do under the circumstances was to order hacks and come home, wrapped in as many carriage robes as the stable-keeper could be prevailed upon to lend. It is feared that the boat is somewhat strained, but it will not be definitely known until today, when the launch will go after it. It is hardly probable that all the crew have escaped without taking cold, which is very unfortunate, considering the nearness of the class races...
...steam-launch will be put on the water in about two weeks...
...Yale launch in her trial trip made about 12 4-5 miles per hour, and is thought to be perfectly satisfactory in every...