Vessel Profile

Zahma (U.S.S.)

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Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1915 by George Lawley & Son Shipbuilding Corp. in Neponset, MA.

Historical Notes

On July 13, 1966 this vessel was alternately reported as having sunk off the coast of Australia or that she was seized by the Australian Government and sold to cover debts owed by the vessel.

Owners & Masters

In 1915 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1942 she was owned by R.J. Rheem, San Diego CA USA.

In 1942-1944 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1944-1947 she was owned by Vincent Hamm, Kansas City MO USA.

In 1947 she was owned by Perry S. Harlan, Kansas City MO USA.

In 1951-1959 she was owned by Waldo D. Waterman, San Diego CA USA.

In 1959-1966 she was owned by Merlyn R. Calvert, Los Angeles CA USA.

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)

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