Lady Ada

by Samo
(Riverside Ca USA)

She was built in 1901 -06 she is 67 ft on deck.

The boat is not mine, she was pulled out of the water about 2 years ago.

Only planks and deck were going to be replaced but after taking her apart we found that she was in bad shape.

I've replaced all her frames 1 by 1 to keep her shape, all 104 of them.

We double planked her.

So far its taken about 340 pcs spiled and shaped to complete the hull and I still need the garboard planks.

I've replaced all deck beams ,new rudder new transom , well I guess every thing has been replaced with the same kind of wood or better.

So far I am working on the house and center board.

I started working on this boat knowing nothing about boats, Ive worked on it alone and had help once in a while.

I have a very good teacher who explains to me how to do it, and he's a master on boats.

There's so much that I can write about the boat but I can tell you this, that it has been a great learning experience for me and I love it!

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CONTACT INFO FOR LADY ADA PROGRESS
by: Anonymous

For info on Lady Ada's location, progress or possibility to view her..contact Cynthia @ 951-789-9750 or maui.moon@yahoo.com

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Family of past owner. The Bell's
by: Anonymous

My name is Bruce Allan Bell My Phone number is 661 718 9671

My Grand Father was once her owner.

I would love to bring my boys out to see the grand old Lady who once was a big part of out family.

I also would love to tell you the story of how she housed one of the first V8 diesel engines ever in the USA.

Thanks Bruce Allan Bell 661 718 9671

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Bruce Bell
by: Anonymous

My Family once owed her and she is a big part of our history.

Please contact me at 661 718 9671.

We all love her more than we can tell.

We are not a wealthy family but I will do any thing to keep our grand ship alive!

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Lady Ada!
by: Robin

I was married on Lady Ada on April 3rd, 1982.

It was a wonderful ship and a great time!

The marriage did not work out, but it sure was a great wedding day!

Good luck to you with your restoration.

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Lady Ada Wedding
by: Marianne

We were married aboard the Lady Ada on Sept. 15, 1984!!!!

It was a wonderful ship and a wonderful day!

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Lady Ada & Lester Stone
by: Capt Jim O'Brien

The Lady Ada is a fine ship!

Tall Boy did lots of good work on her!

In fact he did quite a good job replacing the entire teak deck, carlins etc.on my Yonder.

When I was discharged from active duty USCG 71 I lived on Diosa del Mar with Eddie Weinberg and Tiny (Dwight)Merringer It was quite an experience at 21 yrs old, now at 62 it seems like yesterday but where did the time go! .

There were Some fine sailing vessels in the area Tony Manana's Ex- Navy Acadamey's 61' Cutter Highland Light (held the Bermuda Cup race record for 18yrs)/ Dr Daniels 70' Schooner Salee.

We put the rails in the water on all of them!

And also drank enough beer to float all of them!

In early 72'we traveled up to Lester Stones yard in SF, Eddie, Tiny and myself to research Diosa 's past.

I was getting ready to submit my drawings for Diosa's USCG inspection for COI.

The yard property owners allowed us into yard and office full on!

It was the chance of a lifetime!

When we entered it was like entering a time machine into the past.

Dust was everywhere but it looked just like they were building the day before and the master himself had just gone home for the night.

At his drafting table stood a lone coffee cup and many sets of plans for old Stone built yachts.

The office shelves filled with old dusty books ,Rudder Yacht magzines.

Wow I'm getting chicken skin just thinking back!

Well just wanted to say that its great to see a Stone built boat getting what she deserves! NUF SAID!!

P.S.
Moved from Hawaii now living in SE Asia I have some empty slips in my marina come and visit soon! email hundredislandsoceansports@gmail.com

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Lady Ada Once Owned by Fontana's in SF?
by: Anonymous

I have been looking for the Lady Ada...my great Grandfather, Marco Fontana, owned a schooner of the same description and time.

I have trophies from 1920's won by Marco's son, Roland, and others won by his sons (my father).

They kept her at the Corinthian Yacht Club.

The last time we were aboard Lady Ada was out of "Ports o' Call" in Southern Calif where she was rentable by the day for tours.

My dad and uncle were thrilled to be back aboard her, only they said the ship had been redesigned in the keel and had lost the speed she used to have when they used to race her in the San Francisco regatta's....

Please let me know if she has been found!

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Grandson of one of her owners
by: Bruce Bell

My grand father Guy A Bell owened her long before Cap Eddie.

I sure would love to talk to you about the work you are doing.

Bruce Allan Bell 661 718 9671 or aircrfixr@aol.com

Lady Ada owner
by: Sandra Prangley

Is this the Lady Ada that was owned by Isadore Zellerbach. If so, my grandfather, was the captain who sailed it to San Francisco for Mr Zellerbach.

I have a gravy bowl that was on the Lady Ada.

how to reachme
by: samo

anyone can reach me at ortegasamuel31@yahoo.com

keep in touch
by: sambo

there is a site you can see pictures at woodenboatforum.com and just search for lady ada

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Lady Ada
by: Mike

Hello,

Mike from DIY Wood Boat here,

I'm afraid that Samo didn?t leave an email address or any contact details so, I cannot pass on any messages.

I too would love to hear from him again, so if anyone out there is in contact with him, please ask him to get in touch.

Mike.

LADY ADA
by: Anonymous

I love Lady Ada please email me I would love to see how she is looking at Diamondbabe55@gmail.com I would love to talk to you about Lady Ada. Please send me a photo of her.

lADY ADA ust to be docked at Newmarks

Weinburg Navy Days
by: Shawn Robertson (Peir)

I heard several years ago from Eddie that she was going to be moved to riverside for a total makeover.

Just wondering how I might be able to take a look as I am in San Diego. any one know?

I crewed for Eddie back in the 80,s and 90,s and even attempted the world cruise with him.

It sure would be nice to see the Lady Ada Again.

I was able to track the down The Ranger in Costa Rica but have not made contact as of yet.

She will turn 100 in 4 years and the Diosa Del Mar Rest in Peace!

She was my favorite of the three.

The Magic Schooner!

Well it would be nice to hear back from some one.

Cheers!

E-Mail Almecon1 (at) cox.net

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Mike.
by: samo

Lady Ada is a schooner.

She was built by and designed by Stone at Stone yard in San Francisco.

She has a lot of history and a sister ship named Martha which I believe is Portstown, Washington.

I have pictures from when I started restoring her but I need to download them onto a computer.

She is a very beautiful boat as she stands now.

I will try to put some pics up to show how gorgeous she is!

Lady Ada
by: Mike

Wow Samo you've been busy!

The Lady Ada sounds to be quite a boat.

Well done, and keep up the good work.

I would love to here more about her and the work you have done.

What type of boat is she and have you any photographs?

Mike.

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