The Legacy of the M/S Mount Washington

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-08-2009, 10:05 AM

It doesn't look like there are 500 people on board the Mt. Washington II just after the launch.
Perhaps it is an urban legend?

Wow! Look at the crowd and the boats!

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An excerpt from Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society The M/S Mount Washington

To the boys of the town, the perfect fillip to the day came when the boat, for which a six-inch clearance had been expected under the Weirs bridge, had to stop, and they were invited to jump on to provide ballast. It took but a few minutes to get the necessary "ballast," the flags were put on again and then the boat received a tumultuous welcome at the home dock at Weirs.

05-08-2009, 10:05 AM	#10
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Where Are the 500 People? It doesn't look like there are 500 people on board the Mt. Washington II just after the launch. Perhaps it is an urban legend? Wow! Look at the crowd and the boats! Click here for PhotoPost picture for larger viewing. An excerpt from Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society The M/S Mount Washington To the boys of the town, the perfect fillip to the day came when the boat, for which a six-inch clearance had been expected under the Weirs bridge, had to stop, and they were invited to jump on to provide ballast. It took but a few minutes to get the necessary "ballast," the flags were put on again and then the boat received a tumultuous welcome at the home dock at Weirs. Last edited by Rattlesnake Gal; 05-08-2009 at 08:23 PM. Reason: add excerpt and link