ANNIE LAURIE was launched in 1929 from Gray Boat Works in Thomaston, Maine as BONITA IV. She was designed by Albert Condon. Her original owner was not able to take possession because of the Crash, and she was subsequently sold to Frederick L. Putnam of Boston, Massachusetts, and christened GLADLAR.

GLADLAR was powered by twin Sterling Dolphin engines and was shown in a 1930 Motor Boating magazine article doing 26 knots. With her current twin GM Detroit Diesel 6-71's installed in 1957, she now cruises at a comfortable 12 knots.

During the period prior to World War II, GLADLAR spent her summers in Marblehead Harbor off the Eastern Yacht Club. She was used by Mr. Putnam to commute to his office in Boston from his summer home in Marblehead, as well as to cruise the New England coast with clients. In the Sfall of each year, GLADLAR motored down to Florida, and was berthed at Brazilian Dock in West Palm Beach, Florida. GLADLAR was always maintained by a captain and steward.