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Launch Day - September 22, 2001 :
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The Crowd
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Father David Mulholland, of the Mission to Seaman, blesses the boat
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Father David Mulholland with Bob Dresser (designer)
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The moment of truth - is there sufficient water for the deep keel
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She touches!
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And she floats!
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This view clearly shows the transom escape hatch and the twin tillers
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Art Hatfield, Derek Hatfield, Hal Hatfield and Bob Dresser
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A very happy Derek Hatfield,
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Already, the boat bears name labels of supporters and sponsors
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More "names" and logos
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The party isn't complete without a cake - here are the three Hatfields, Arthur, Derek and Hal
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