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as an Advisor of NMHS, passionately committed to new outreach efforts in historic education. When he died on 2 September last year, he had published 28 books or learned monographs, and though he never went to college he received honorary degrees from both Yale and the University of Massachusetts. He leaves his wife, two daughters, three sons, 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. His son Renny A. Stackpole carries on a proud tradition as director of the Penobscot Marine Museum in Maine.
Hand-carved by skilled craftsmen, this miniature expresses the beauty of the famous " Bluenose " fishing schooner. launched in Nova Scotia in 1921 , holding the international trophy for 17 yea rs . Prized by the collector or yachtsman. BLUENOSE II 33 " COLLECTOR'S - $875 .00. BLUENOSE 31" STANDARD SERIE -$ 290.00. For catalogue : 427-3 Amherst Street, Suite 132. Nashua , NH 03063 - Tel. (603) 882-8711 Fax (603) 883-5560
-PETER STANFORD
C harles W. Wittholz (1918-1992) Charles Wittholz died a year ago last fall after a prolonged bout with the cancer that had laid his body low , but not his spirit, which remained buoyant to the end. A naval architect with grand feeling for history, and a straightforward esthetic in his boats, he designed such classic vessels as the well-known brigantine Young America. His fiberglass replica of the sloop Providence, John Paul Jones 's first command, looks as if she had materialized out of a Revolutionary War print, but has proved herself a great sea boat in extensive ocean sailing. Mystic Seaport Museum so valued his work that the museum has taken hi s papers into their permanent collection on yachting. Charlie came to the NMHS as an early trustee, and as restoration architect of the bark Kaiulani which the Society worked to save in its first decade of existence. In typical blunt fashion, Charlie would not give up on this project, even as it came to pieces. When word was received that scrapping of the ship had begun, he flew to Manila Bay, planted an American flag on the rusty, partly demolished ruin, and planted himself in a pup tent on the beach to watch over what was left of the vessel. With Kaiulani gone, Charlie played a somewhat less active role in NMHS affairs. He remained an honorary trustee until his death, and was always available for a consultation by phone or to offer encouragement when the Society hit rough patches. His attitude toward life was reflected in hi s boats-four-square, quintessentially honest, and touched with unself-conscious grace. He leaves his wife, Estelle, one daughter and a son, and a warm spot in the memories of his friends . -
PETER STANFORD
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