Assuming these heads were utilized, Reid Stowe dumped over 800 pounds of solid human waste and over 4,000 gallons (roughly 33,000 pounds) of liquid human waste directly into the Hudson.
The measures above are based on an actual study of daily averages of human waste from, coincidentally, the National Space Society (http://www.nss.org/settlement/moon/library/LB2-611-WasteProcessing.pdf).
The numbers are based on an assumption of 10 years and only include Reid. A number of additional people lived on board during those years and there were also many volunteers, supporters and friends who spent time on the boat and, if factored in, would make the actual pollution numbers substantially higher.
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Of course, that totally ignores the fact that there were fully functional, and fully utilized restrooms available on the pier.
So, it is only supposition, on your part, that any sewage at all was dumped in the Hudson.
And we all know how fair and impartial you are.
Mikewofskey on the SA site says -
1) I remember very well that Reid would not let anyone use the heads on his schooner. Everyone had to use the restrooms in Pier 63, downstairs from Basketball City, and I remember Reid running back and forth to that restroom quite regularly. I did this as well, as did the rest of the guys at Pier 63. The ones that come to mind were Motorboat Bob and Sailboat Bob.
Thank you Mikewofsky for bringing this to our attention. We have, however, an equal number of "Bobs" that contradict your assertions. The preponderance of evidence suggests that Mr. Stowe had access to city water while at the pier and used if freely without any indication that he carried buckets to said toilets.
We look forward to Motorboat Bob's and Sailboat Bob's confirmation of Reid's dedication to the cleanliness of the Hudson River.
Having spoken to someone who paid a fee to take a cruise on the Anne, and was coached in the intricacies of the toilet while in the Hudson, I applaud you and Reid for your ability to hold your urine in.
Innocent until proven guilty. Why don't you ask John Krevy or others who were at Pier 63 whether or not their public (and private) restrooms were utilized. While it is probably the case that someone had to use the head while sailing out on the Hudson, it was not encouraged. I was probably on 100 of these sails and did not once utilize the heads. I do not condone dumping sewage into the river, but speculating that 16 tons of it went into the Hudson due to Reid is simply false.
Mr. Grayson - Please keep in mind that the numbers are based on scientific studies of human sewage generation and cited in articles intended to help deal with sewage on space voyages and include toilet, sink and shower effluence.
You did not utilize the head on the cruises. Were any of the paying passengers refused use of the heads while at sea?
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