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- August - Telescope -179- Opposite Page--Tops EDWARD J. BERWIND (now MATTHEW ANDREWS iii) , Young photo. Middle: HERBERT K. OAKES (now scrapped) , Young photo. Bottom: EDWIN L. BOOTH (now craneship BUCKEYE), Pesha photo. This Page--E, H. UTLEY (now craneship CAMBRIA) , Pesha photo.___________________ STEAM LAUNCH "SILVER STAR" (Continued from page 176) Donations from the above-mentioned engineers, neighbors, friends and others interested in this novel craft have been of great help in getting outfitted. Speed Trials ranged from top speed of 12 m.p.h. with only the two-man crew aboard, to a cruising speed of 7 m.p.h. with the addition of three passengers. Steam engines are quiet running, slow turning, and require an over-square propeller (18 x 28 replaced 14 x 10 of prior gas engine). Keeping up the steam was a bit difficult, and for longer cruising this year the boiler is being jacketed, steam lines insulated, and a piston pump made for boiler feeding. Chief Schmitt has been most helpful with machine work and installation of these items. Despite the simplicity of steam in operation, the boiler and machinery need the skilled hand of a steam engineer for proper assembly and smooth operation. Steam launching is a new experience in small boat handling. Two other launches were completed last year--one at Bolles Harbor, Michigan, and the other at Maumee River Yacht Club. Anyone wishing a ride this summer is requested to write the author (3030 121st St. , Toledo 11, Ohio) or phone (726-1961) before coming to Toledo.