Story
This yacht, sail (schooner-rigged) was built in 1924 by J. A. James & Son in Essex, MA.
Historical Notes
Islapedia states "The boat was eventually sold by Pemberton, and Kinkajou was chartered from her new owner and allegedly used on a South Pacific cruise announced as having scientific intent, but with a real mission to secretly map Japanese island fortifications." Some time in the 1930s this schooner-yacht drifted on to the rocks at Pelican Cove, Santa Cruz Island CA USA. The crew and passengers abandoned ship and made it to land.
They were rescued after a week ashore.
Owners & Masters
In 1924-1929 she was owned by William Witman Jr., Marblehead MA USA.
In 1929 she was owned by Leonard Outhwaite, USA.
In 1934-1935 she was owned by J. R. “Bill” Pemberton, Ca USA.
In 1936 she was owned by Donald Douglas (founder of Douglas Aircraft Co.), CA USA,
References
- www.nps.gov ↗ (website viewed 18/06/2022)
- www.islapedia.com ↗ (website viewed 04/10/2025)
- www.aldendesigns.com ↗ (website viewed 04/10/2025)
