I was one of the crazies who helped launch Son of Town Hall over the side of the breakwater just North of the Morton Street pier in Manhatten. There was some urgency as Town Hall, his earlier barge had been taken away by the Coast Guard to be broken up as unseaworthy.

Poppa Neutrino had to take off on his voyage when he did. It was either that or come ashore. The NY waterfront was going through its version of urban renewal and there was no place for squatters any more. His free mooring location was being taken away at the behest of the Hudson River Park. [These are the same people who designed a riverfront park with no direct access to the water.]

My memories of him are of a kindly person following his own parade. A single drummer would not have been close to adequate for him.