The Great Rescue of 1912 by Donald Demers

During the summer of 1912, 20 Power Boat Division vessels joined 40 windjammers on the annual Boston Yacht Club cruise to Portland Maine.  During the cruise, a screeching nor’wester blew up. Many of the sailing yachts were dismasted or otherwise disabled.  The power yachts under Roger Upton’s command went to their rescue, towing disabled craft.  to port. No losses were reported.

According to the September 1912 issue of Motor Boating Magazine, which dramatize the rescue with a six-page photo story, "the fellows of the Powerboat Division provided meritorious service and emerged from the ordeal crowned with glory."

This cruise led to the formation of USPS on 2 February 1914 at the New York Yacht Club; Upton was elected chief commander.

The artist, Donald Demers, also painted United States Power Squadrons´ Member Vessels departing for Drills and Maneuvers with Units of the U.S. Navy, Marblehead 1915. Click here to view "Drills & Maneuvers with the U.S. Navy, 1915".

A limited edition of 750 prints will be printed.  The first 50 prints will be remarqued and sell for $300 each. Prints 51 through 750 will sell for $200 each.  Contact Charlie or Marianne Schuler at P.O. Box 245, Little River, SC 29566, 843-399-3459; 843-399-3459 (FAX) or cschuler@sc.rr.com,  to order this historic 90^th anniversary print.

Please reserve ____ 90^th anniversary fine art print(s), "The Great Rescue", which is signed and numbered and contains a Certificate of Authenticity. Cost $200 plus $10 for shipping and handling.

Please reserve ____ 85^th anniversary fine art print(s), "Drills & Maneuvers", which is signed and numbered and contains a Certificate of Authenticity. Cost $200 plus $10 for shipping and handling.