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!

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.

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-08-2009, 11:43 AM

This morning I received permission from Byron Hedblom's Eldest Granddaughter, Wendy Lubetkin to post historic photographs from Byron Hedblom's fantastic memorial website.
In turn she may be asking for use of some of our photos, which sounds like a great deal to me.

Be sure to look through the above post for the new additions!

More history of the Mt. Washington will be added to their site soon.

Chickie · 05-09-2009, 10:32 AM

I am acquainted with man, now in his mid 80’s, who was one of those who jumped onto the Mount from the Weirs Bridge the day of the launch. He and his brother were in their teens and rode their bikes to the Weirs to await its arrival. Whether there were 500 people or fewer, I don’t know, but he says there was a sizable crowd. The two youths were more than happy to oblige when asked to board the ship and they jumped down from the bridge. It was exciting for them to take part in making history that day.

birchhaven · 05-11-2009, 01:32 PM

this is incredible, and I just printed it all out to share with visitors to the camp

05-08-2009, 10:05 AM	#1
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

05-08-2009, 11:43 AM	#2
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	Many Thanks To Wendy! This morning I received permission from Byron Hedblom's Eldest Granddaughter, Wendy Lubetkin to post historic photographs from Byron Hedblom's fantastic memorial website. In turn she may be asking for use of some of our photos, which sounds like a great deal to me. Be sure to look through the above post for the new additions! More history of the Mt. Washington will be added to their site soon.

05-09-2009, 10:32 AM	#3
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 38 Posts	Mount Washington Launch I am acquainted with man, now in his mid 80’s, who was one of those who jumped onto the Mount from the Weirs Bridge the day of the launch. He and his brother were in their teens and rode their bikes to the Weirs to await its arrival. Whether there were 500 people or fewer, I don’t know, but he says there was a sizable crowd. The two youths were more than happy to oblige when asked to board the ship and they jumped down from the bridge. It was exciting for them to take part in making history that day.

05-11-2009, 01:32 PM	#4
birchhaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 132 Thanks: 14 Thanked 54 Times in 30 Posts	incredible this is incredible, and I just printed it all out to share with visitors to the camp