2012 Shakedown Cruise

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-03-2012, 12:15 PM

The 2012 M/S Mount Washington Shakedown Cruise

Monday, April 30, 2012
10:00 am from Center Harbor

Story from the Baysider, May 2. 2012
(Thank you McDude for the heads up!)

Matthew Fasset is a local photographer out of Alton Bay, in the same building as Downing's Landing.
He is also a Forum member, Digital Magic.
(That is myself with Bizer in the right side of the photo. Nice catch McD!)

For more information about cruises, please visit the 2012 M/S Mount Washington Cruise thread.

For historical information about The Mount, please visit The Legacy of the M/S Mount Washington thread.

More photos to follow.

bclaker · 05-03-2012, 12:30 PM

Thanks R G. Is the shakedown cruise by invitation only?

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-03-2012, 12:50 PM

The fire department joins in the celebration

The Sophie C from The Mount just prior to departure

Dry dock crib in Center Harbor with Doris E at the pier

Captain Paul Smith, aka "Smitty" oversees the boarding of the passengers

The Marine Patrol escort is getting ready for their annual ride with The Mount

Old Glory looks mighty fine on this beautiful day!

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-03-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bclaker

Thanks R G. Is the shakedown cruise by invitation only?

Yes it is by invitation only. This cruise usually happens on the first Monday in May, but this year that date would have fallen on the 7th, which was too far into May.

The first public cruise of this season will be:

Sunday, May13, 2012

Mother's Day Champagne Brunch Cruise

Treat mom to a cruise and buffet brunch and cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee on her special day! Entertainment for the whole family.

Departing from Weirs Beach at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm

For more information or to book your cruise, please visit Mount Washington Cruises or call 603-366-5531 or toll free at 1-888-843-6686

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-03-2012, 01:45 PM

I believe this is Mile Island as we leave Center Harbor

View of the beautiful Belknap Mountains from the ship with a Forum member waiting to say hello!

The Mount's Marine Patrol escort with Center Harbor in the background

Misty Blue salutes the crew of The Mount as she glides by!

Then he tips his hat to the passengers! Lots of people waved to Misty

Black Cat Bridge adjoins Second Neck in Moultonborough to Black Cat Island

Photo by BlackCatBridge. "Glad to see you out and about again!"

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-03-2012, 02:23 PM

Black Cat Island with Misty heading home and another boat enjoying the beautiful day

Could this be Three Mile Island? We had just passed Black Cat Island.

Digital Magic, aka Matthew Fassett as he snaps pictures for The Baysider story.

The historic Hornbeam Bridge Connects Steamboat and Birch Islands
In October 1841 the first steamboat on the lake, The Belknap, was wrecked, giving Steamboat Island it's name.

Snow capped Mount Washington from The Mount!

Rattlesnake and Diamond Island as we head to the Weirs Pier

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-03-2012, 02:47 PM

The Wheelhouse view with reflection of where we have just been

Gliding past Governor's Island on our way to Weirs Beach

Eagle Island as we head to Weirs Beach to let Governor Lynch off the ship

Captains in the wheelhouse

Akwa Vista Lighthouse up on the hill

Weirs Beach docks

That's it, I am out of pictures. ViteBene came aboard and we all got to visiting.

What a beautiful day for the Shakedown Cruise! Many thanks to Mount Washington Cruises for letting me be part of The Mount's special day. I loved it.

Merrymeeting · 05-03-2012, 03:32 PM

Thanks RG! Nice pictures, and you ended up with the pick of the week as far as the weather goes.

Jonas Pilot · 05-03-2012, 07:09 PM

The "Mount" is on Road Side stories right now! Channel 11.

JMR · 05-03-2012, 08:55 PM

I missed the cruise in spite of an invitation and inclination. Responsibilities called. I am jealous and pledging not to miss another. Looking forward to seeing the Mount going by Rattlesnake, particularly Saturday nights!

no-engine · 05-04-2012, 11:39 AM

PLEASE, Mr. Ferland, the front of Ship is the "bow".....

no-engine · 05-04-2012, 12:09 PM

Cell phone image. From a friend emailed to me....

Governor plus others disembarking.

Jonas Pilot · 05-04-2012, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by no-engine

PLEASE, Mr. Ferland, the front of Ship is the "bow".....

I thought it was the "pointy end".

no-engine · 05-05-2012, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

I thought it was the "pointy end".

Jokingly.
Whatever sort of floating object you have on any body of water (or stored in your barn, garage, back yard, etc.), the front is referred to as forward or bow. No exact spot is the bow, but it's all forward.
If one desires to go to a marina and ask questions about one's boat, go ahead and say pointy end. Some double ended canoes and rowing dories are also "pointed" in the back, rear, or the stern!

Mariahman81 · 05-07-2012, 08:10 AM

RG,

Thank you for taking and better yet, for posting all of your pics from the Mount's Shakedown Cruise for all of us to enjoy! Can't wait for summer vacation to get back to the lake... but for now... your pics are the next best thing to being there in person!

Mariahman81

05-03-2012, 12:15 PM	#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	2012 Shakedown Cruise The 2012 M/S Mount Washington Shakedown Cruise Monday, April 30, 2012 10:00 am from Center Harbor Story from the Baysider, May 2. 2012 (Thank you McDude for the heads up!) Matthew Fasset is a local photographer out of Alton Bay, in the same building as Downing's Landing. He is also a Forum member, Digital Magic. (That is myself with Bizer in the right side of the photo. Nice catch McD!) For more information about cruises, please visit the 2012 M/S Mount Washington Cruise thread. For historical information about The Mount, please visit The Legacy of the M/S Mount Washington thread. More photos to follow.

05-03-2012, 12:50 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	Shakedown Cruise Pictures The fire department joins in the celebration The Sophie C from The Mount just prior to departure Dry dock crib in Center Harbor with Doris E at the pier Captain Paul Smith, aka "Smitty" oversees the boarding of the passengers The Marine Patrol escort is getting ready for their annual ride with The Mount Old Glory looks mighty fine on this beautiful day!

05-03-2012, 01:45 PM	#5
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	Shakedown Pictures I believe this is Mile Island as we leave Center Harbor View of the beautiful Belknap Mountains from the ship with a Forum member waiting to say hello! The Mount's Marine Patrol escort with Center Harbor in the background Misty Blue salutes the crew of The Mount as she glides by! Then he tips his hat to the passengers! Lots of people waved to Misty Black Cat Bridge adjoins Second Neck in Moultonborough to Black Cat Island Photo by BlackCatBridge. "Glad to see you out and about again!"

05-03-2012, 02:23 PM	#6
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	Shakedown Pictures Black Cat Island with Misty heading home and another boat enjoying the beautiful day Could this be Three Mile Island? We had just passed Black Cat Island. Digital Magic, aka Matthew Fassett as he snaps pictures for The Baysider story. The historic Hornbeam Bridge Connects Steamboat and Birch Islands In October 1841 the first steamboat on the lake, The Belknap, was wrecked, giving Steamboat Island it's name. Snow capped Mount Washington from The Mount! Rattlesnake and Diamond Island as we head to the Weirs Pier

05-03-2012, 02:47 PM	#7
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	Shakedown The Wheelhouse view with reflection of where we have just been Gliding past Governor's Island on our way to Weirs Beach Eagle Island as we head to Weirs Beach to let Governor Lynch off the ship Captains in the wheelhouse Akwa Vista Lighthouse up on the hill Weirs Beach docks That's it, I am out of pictures. ViteBene came aboard and we all got to visiting. What a beautiful day for the Shakedown Cruise! Many thanks to Mount Washington Cruises for letting me be part of The Mount's special day. I loved it.

05-03-2012, 12:30 PM	#2
bclaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Laconia Posts: 479 Thanks: 545 Thanked 147 Times in 66 Posts	Thanks R G. Is the shakedown cruise by invitation only?

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05-03-2012, 03:32 PM	#8
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Thanks RG! Nice pictures, and you ended up with the pick of the week as far as the weather goes.

05-03-2012, 07:09 PM	#9
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	The "Mount" is on Road Side stories right now! Channel 11.

05-03-2012, 08:55 PM	#10
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	Jealous I missed the cruise in spite of an invitation and inclination. Responsibilities called. I am jealous and pledging not to miss another. Looking forward to seeing the Mount going by Rattlesnake, particularly Saturday nights!

05-04-2012, 11:39 AM	#11
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	First media article PLEASE, Mr. Ferland, the front of Ship is the "bow".....

05-04-2012, 12:09 PM	#12
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	At Weirs Cell phone image. From a friend emailed to me.... Governor plus others disembarking. Attached Images

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05-07-2012, 08:10 AM	#15
Mariahman81 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Thanks for letting us all take the 2012 Shakedown Cruise with you! RG, Thank you for taking and better yet, for posting all of your pics from the Mount's Shakedown Cruise for all of us to enjoy! Can't wait for summer vacation to get back to the lake... but for now... your pics are the next best thing to being there in person! Mariahman81