The Frank Thompson, a new launch purchased by the Athletic Association to replace the ill-fated launch which disappeared with two men last spring off Minot's light, purred up to the float at Newell Boat House Tuesday afternoon following a two day trip from Greenport, Long Island.

The new launch, to be used by coaches of the University crews, was piloted north on the seacoast by one man, and, though twice threatened with rough water which caused it to put in, no accidents resulted.