Very old 32; boat

Diver1111 · 08-18-2015, 11:58 AM

Found this on a tip from an island resident. Very cool tapered stern-not something I see often-not squared off, not rounded like a fantail steamer.

Interesting engine on board-might be a McDuff I'm not sure. If it is a McDuff it's the 3rd one I've found.

Story goes that it caught fire and was pushed away for safety reasons from the dock. Possibly named "Babs". Vessel was replaced about 1931-32.

Does show minor signs of fire damage but otherwise intact.

Diver1111 · 08-18-2015, 12:06 PM

Sorry I spaced out:

https://youtu.be/oI_YvNXI0U4

Rattlesnake Gal · 08-18-2015, 04:52 PM

Hans, you are absolutely amazing! Thank you very much for taking us all g on your adventures.

I just realized that I can watch at home on a big screen. That's going to be great!

steve c · 09-02-2015, 11:49 AM

After watching the video I am quite certain that this is the boat.
I was able to find this picture in the 1912 camp brochure.
http://campidlewild.com/cinewcat/Oldcat/OPg4.html
I am still trying to get more info and I am not quite sure if this is "BABS"
from the story I had heard but I was excited to have found a picture that matches the wreck.
Note the cow or bull silhouette or someone in costume on the stern. Looks like it might have been a parade of some sort as everyone is wearing similar hats.

Pine Island Guy · 09-02-2015, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by steve c

After watching the video I am quite certain that this is the boat.
I was able to find this picture in the 1912 camp brochure.
http://campidlewild.com/cinewcat/Oldcat/OPg4.html
I am still trying to get more info and I am not quite sure if this is "BABS"
from the story I had heard but I was excited to have found a picture that matches the wreck.
Note the cow or bull silhouette or someone in costume on the stern. Looks like it might have been a parade of some sort as everyone is wearing similar hats.

I went to Camp Idlewild in the mid-60s and remember diving on a on wreck around the mouth of the cove that is on the Camp Idlewild side of the isthmus... I recall that the story was of one of the first launches for the Camp that had caught fire and been pushed out to sink... but that was a long time ago and my memory is pretty hazy... a few years ago Misty Blue and I tried to find it again to no avail...

If SkprBob is online, he would know for sure as I believe he was my SCUBA instructor at Idlewild at the time!!

What incredible weather we've been having, Happy Labor Day weekend everyone!! -PIG

secondcurve · 09-02-2015, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Diver1111

Sorry I spaced out:

https://youtu.be/oI_YvNXI0U4

Hans: In how much water does this boat sit?

Thanks

Diver1111 · 09-03-2015, 07:45 AM

About 30 feet.

steve c · 09-03-2015, 12:38 PM

http://www.wmur.com/new-hampshire-ch...aukee/35081280

skprbob · 09-29-2015, 10:31 PM

I think strongly that the boat Hans found is one of the double-ended Idlewild boats. Unfortunately, that pre-dates me a lot. I'll have to do some research.

The "Babs" was another Idlewild boat. That's the one that caught fire and was pushed out into the back cove. It lay in about 15' of water and was a real snorkeling attraction when camp was in session. Its remains were eventually raised and the prop, shafting, and engine were taken elsewhere. That was done after the camp closed. I'll also have to do some more research there also.

steve c · 05-19-2016, 09:19 AM

This is a really cool video and if you go to around 24:00, the film, shot from the Mt Washington, goes past Sandy Island "Men's Camp" and docks at Camp Idlewild. There is a nice sequence of water front activities at the camp and shows the launch under way and at the dock sporting a full canopy. There is another camp boat in the video that may be "Babs"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN7ji0NEGnk

steve c · 11-21-2019, 07:00 AM

The boat is in fact "Babs" and was retrieved by Jeff Fay. He got the engine running again after 88 years on the bottom and work has been started on the boat!

steve c · 11-21-2019, 07:02 AM

another pic

08-18-2015, 11:58 AM	#1
Diver1111 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Exeter NH Posts: 602 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,032 Times in 227 Posts	Very old 32; boat Found this on a tip from an island resident. Very cool tapered stern-not something I see often-not squared off, not rounded like a fantail steamer. Interesting engine on board-might be a McDuff I'm not sure. If it is a McDuff it's the 3rd one I've found. Story goes that it caught fire and was pushed away for safety reasons from the dock. Possibly named "Babs". Vessel was replaced about 1931-32. Does show minor signs of fire damage but otherwise intact. Attached Images

08-18-2015, 12:06 PM	#2
Diver1111 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Exeter NH Posts: 602 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,032 Times in 227 Posts	Video clip Sorry I spaced out: https://youtu.be/oI_YvNXI0U4

08-18-2015, 04:52 PM	#3
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	Wow! Hans, you are absolutely amazing! Thank you very much for taking us all g on your adventures. I just realized that I can watch at home on a big screen. That's going to be great!

09-02-2015, 11:49 AM	#4
steve c Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cow Isl Posts: 46 Thanks: 84 Thanked 40 Times in 14 Posts	1912 Camp Idlewild Launch After watching the video I am quite certain that this is the boat. I was able to find this picture in the 1912 camp brochure. http://campidlewild.com/cinewcat/Oldcat/OPg4.html I am still trying to get more info and I am not quite sure if this is "BABS" from the story I had heard but I was excited to have found a picture that matches the wreck. Note the cow or bull silhouette or someone in costume on the stern. Looks like it might have been a parade of some sort as everyone is wearing similar hats. Attached Images

09-03-2015, 07:45 AM	#7
Diver1111 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Exeter NH Posts: 602 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,032 Times in 227 Posts	Water depth About 30 feet.

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09-29-2015, 10:31 PM	#9
skprbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 19 Mile Bay Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 90 Times in 29 Posts	idlewild boats I think strongly that the boat Hans found is one of the double-ended Idlewild boats. Unfortunately, that pre-dates me a lot. I'll have to do some research. The "Babs" was another Idlewild boat. That's the one that caught fire and was pushed out into the back cove. It lay in about 15' of water and was a real snorkeling attraction when camp was in session. Its remains were eventually raised and the prop, shafting, and engine were taken elsewhere. That was done after the camp closed. I'll also have to do some more research there also.

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05-19-2016, 09:19 AM	#10
steve c Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cow Isl Posts: 46 Thanks: 84 Thanked 40 Times in 14 Posts	Idlewild Launch This is a really cool video and if you go to around 24:00, the film, shot from the Mt Washington, goes past Sandy Island "Men's Camp" and docks at Camp Idlewild. There is a nice sequence of water front activities at the camp and shows the launch under way and at the dock sporting a full canopy. There is another camp boat in the video that may be "Babs" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN7ji0NEGnk

11-21-2019, 07:00 AM	#11
steve c Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cow Isl Posts: 46 Thanks: 84 Thanked 40 Times in 14 Posts	The boat is in fact "Babs" and was retrieved by Jeff Fay. He got the engine running again after 88 years on the bottom and work has been started on the boat! Attached Images

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steve c Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cow Isl Posts: 46 Thanks: 84 Thanked 40 Times in 14 Posts	another pic Attached Images

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