“ The sloop Emperor rides peacefully at anchor in Port Jefferson bay for the sixty-sixth winter. This once famous old craft has an interesting record extending back to the good old days when such property was considered valuable, and a person with ready cash was always eager to invest it in such a boat. The Emperor has always proved a money maker from the day she was launched. ”

“ Not only freight was carried but also many passengers. Travel in those days was cheaper than at the present time. The fare on the packet was 50 cents, while those who dined at the captain's table were charged a shilling a meal. ”