Name/Title
Yacht TheoEntry/Object ID
2021.72.09Description
The Theo was owned by a Frank Parrish [probably a part time resident] and was brought here in November 1929 to have deck work done over the winter. Hence the temporary wooden roof. The November 22, Commercial Record contained a paragraph:
"The steam yacht, Theo, owned by Frank Parrish, is in the harbor being laid up for the winter. All the upper works of the boat are being housed in so the winter storms will not affect the fine finish, and the work is being done by local men. It is fortunate to have this work come to Saugatuck at a time when so many of our people are idle and as our harbor is a good one for winter storage it is hoped that this boat’s stay here will be the fore runner of many more to come."
There is another photo of the Theo docked near the ferry landing in the summer, likely about 1932. The identity of the owner Frank Parrish is a mystery. He does not appear to be of the Parrish family that owned the drugstore for many years. The vessels have similar lines and I suspect they have a common heritage. Does this story ring a bell with any of you history buffs?
-- Jack Sheridan
https://sdhistoricalsociety.org/Newsletter/2011/oct11/oct11_newsletter.htmPhotograph Details
Type of Photograph
Digital scanSubject Person or Organization
Theo (ship)Collection
NauticalCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2021.72Source or Donor
Sheridan, John "Jack" O. 1938-Acquisition Method
DonationLocation
* Untyped Location
Digital data in CatalogItGeneral Notes
Note
The Yachts Theo and Placida look very similar and are often confused.Create Date
December 30, 2022Update Date
November 18, 2023
