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MOTORBOAT CLUBS. In 1916, Dubuque had two motorboat clubs. The Dubuque Motor Boat Club had 125 members while the Lake Peosta Motor Boat Club had 65. More than two hundred boats were owned and operated by members of the two clubs. | MOTORBOAT CLUBS. In 1916, Dubuque had two motorboat clubs. The Dubuque Motor Boat Club had 125 members while the Lake Peosta Motor Boat Club had 65. More than two hundred boats were owned and operated by members of the two clubs. Some were considered speed boats while others were "cruisers" and ordinary flat-bottomed boats with gasoline engines. | ||
The Lake Peosta Club offered several cruises and picnics for the entertainment of its members. The club also claimed to have one of the best landing places for motorboats along the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]]. This was a "float" 20 feet wide and 500 feet long anchored at Lake Peosta between Seventh and Ninth [[STREETS]]. In the middle of the "float" was a shelter which offered protection from rain or the sun. On one end of the "float" was a hoisting machine that allowed boats to be lifted out of the water for repairs. Newspaper reports stated that the "float" usually had about ninety boats moored to it. | The Lake Peosta Club offered several cruises and picnics for the entertainment of its members. The club also claimed to have one of the best landing places for motorboats along the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]]. This was a "float" 20 feet wide and 500 feet long anchored at Lake Peosta between Seventh and Ninth [[STREETS]]. In the middle of the "float" was a shelter which offered protection from rain or the sun. On one end of the "float" was a hoisting machine that allowed boats to be lifted out of the water for repairs. Newspaper reports stated that the "float" usually had about ninety boats moored to it. | ||
The Dubuque Motor Boat Club expected to host two regattas for local boaters. The events were to be held in the afternoon preceded by a picnic for members and their friends. | |||
Leadership of the two clubs in 1916 was provided by: | Leadership of the two clubs in 1916 was provided by: | ||
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Lake Peosta Club | Lake Peosta Club | ||
Commodore-J | Commodore-J. E. Boyle | ||
Vice Commodore--Julius Mundt | Vice Commodore--Julius Mundt | ||
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Directors--John Schwartz, Nelson Martell, John Lehman, Wm. Beyer, W.M. Haisch, Harry Keck | Directors--John Schwartz, Nelson Martell, John Lehman, Wm. Beyer, W.M. Haisch, Harry Keck | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:21, 6 April 2010
MOTORBOAT CLUBS. In 1916, Dubuque had two motorboat clubs. The Dubuque Motor Boat Club had 125 members while the Lake Peosta Motor Boat Club had 65. More than two hundred boats were owned and operated by members of the two clubs. Some were considered speed boats while others were "cruisers" and ordinary flat-bottomed boats with gasoline engines.
The Lake Peosta Club offered several cruises and picnics for the entertainment of its members. The club also claimed to have one of the best landing places for motorboats along the MISSISSIPPI RIVER. This was a "float" 20 feet wide and 500 feet long anchored at Lake Peosta between Seventh and Ninth STREETS. In the middle of the "float" was a shelter which offered protection from rain or the sun. On one end of the "float" was a hoisting machine that allowed boats to be lifted out of the water for repairs. Newspaper reports stated that the "float" usually had about ninety boats moored to it.
The Dubuque Motor Boat Club expected to host two regattas for local boaters. The events were to be held in the afternoon preceded by a picnic for members and their friends.
Leadership of the two clubs in 1916 was provided by:
Dubuque Motor Boat Club
Commodore--Dr. G.W. Hoag
Rear Commodore--E.M. Healey
Secretary---C.B. Scherr
Treasurer--L.C. Lubck
Directors--Wm. Gere, John Kopp, A. Hermann, E.M. Healey, J.G. Cain, George Rowan
Fleet Captain--Carl Zeipprecht
Official Measurer--George Schreiner
Lake Peosta Club
Commodore-J. E. Boyle
Vice Commodore--Julius Mundt
Secretary--Simon S. Sutter
Treasurer--C.W. Bradley
Directors--John Schwartz, Nelson Martell, John Lehman, Wm. Beyer, W.M. Haisch, Harry Keck