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WJT2 · 06-30-2018, 08:53 AM

Sophie C and Doris E were built by General Ship and Engine Works in East Boston MA. Owner Carl Hedblom and son Byron. Hedbloms had a summer home on Governors Island opposite Eagle Island. Carl named the boats, after his wife Doris E., and mother Sophie C.. Carl and son Byron owned the Winnipesaukee Flagship Company and they oversaw the project of disassembly of the Chateaugay and assembly of the S/S Mount Washington. Launched 1940. I believe Sophie C and Doris E were added in 1947. Sophie C. became the U.S Mailboat 1969, after Uncle Sam II (72' Converted PT Boat) finished the 1968 season.

06-30-2018, 08:53 AM	#11
WJT2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Foxborough MA Posts: 176 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 4 Thanked 50 Times in 31 Posts	Great Vessel Sophie C and Doris E were built by General Ship and Engine Works in East Boston MA. Owner Carl Hedblom and son Byron. Hedbloms had a summer home on Governors Island opposite Eagle Island. Carl named the boats, after his wife Doris E., and mother Sophie C.. Carl and son Byron owned the Winnipesaukee Flagship Company and they oversaw the project of disassembly of the Chateaugay and assembly of the S/S Mount Washington. Launched 1940. I believe Sophie C and Doris E were added in 1947. Sophie C. became the U.S Mailboat 1969, after Uncle Sam II (72' Converted PT Boat) finished the 1968 season.

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