In the book, “Beat to Quarters”, a picture of the Lydia is found. The ship appears in the opening scenes of the movie, “Captain Horatio Hornblower”. The above book that this movie was based on is the seventh book in the Hornblower series – the seventh book in “chronological” order as to the fictitious character’s “life”. This was the first book published followed by books about the character in “previous years” and years that follow the movie’s adventures. ” Beat to Quarters” was the title of this first book when it appeared for sale in the United States after having been published initially as “The Happy Return” in England in 1937.

It appears that elements of the saga have furnished symbols or perhaps something of a mascot for Ira Riklis‘ business pursuits. Most particularly a model of the Lydia occupies a prominent spot in one of his companies’ offices. “Lydia” is not a name that comes from either his family or circle of friends or acquaintances. Further explanation furnishes the importance of such a symbol. A ship like this early 19th century craft needed many and varied hands to keep it afloat and fulfill its mission and all had to pull together. A large dose of teamwork was also needed or all would literally sink! Ira Riklis suggests that businesses could benefit from the reminder, the model of the Lydia.