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Sending the New Hebrides Launch on Its Mission

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 30, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 31.

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Sending the New Hebrides Launch on Its Mission

REVIEW readers will be interested in the account given in the Australasian Record of the sending of a launch to Brother Parker for use in his work in the New Hebrides Islands. The boat was made possible by the raising of funds for this special object by the united contributions of the Sabbath schools of Australia on a recent Sabbath:—
“The members of our Sabbath schools who recently had the privilege of giving offerings for the building of an auxiliary launch for the New Hebrides, will be glad to learn that on the afternoon of April 30, the boat was launched from the yards of H. M. Ford, North Sydney. A company from the union conference office assembled to witness her trial run, and were well pleased with her graceful lines and trim appearance, as well as with her steadiness and speed in the water. She has a length over all of twenty-six feet, with a beam of nine feet, while her depth is three feet. She is yawl-rigged with lugsails and jibs, and should develop a fair speed under sail. When the wind is light, the engine, which is a five-horse-power standard, will do duty, and at full speed will drive her at eight knots. The fore part of the boat is decked, while from the foremast a ‘coach house’ extends aft twelve feet. Under this the engine is situated, and on each side of it a bunk is fitted. The cockpit at the stern, covered with a neat awning, is roomy, and could seat ten persons comfortably.
“The launch is well-built, and should be safe in almost any weather. We rejoice to think what a comfort and help it will be to our devoted workers on Atchin. After the inspection the launch ran across the harbor to where the ‘Marsina’ was berthed, and was hoisted on board. She started on her journey on May 1, and we believe will be followed by many prayers that she may reach her destination in safety and be the means, in God’s hands, of hastening forward the threefold message.”