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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1916 by Robert Jacob Inc. in City Island, NY.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Aug 2026) writes: On 21 Sept. 1949 she stranded on Purisima Point off Camp Cook near Lompoc CA. Engines were salvaged, wreck was abandoned.
Owners & Masters
In 1916-1917 she was owned by Irving E. Raymond, New York USA.
In 1917-1919 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1919 she was owned by C.W. Wiley, Seattle WA USA.
In 1925-1926 she was owned by Baldwin M. Baldwin, Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1927-1933 she was owned by C.A. Henry, San Francisco CA USA.
In 1934-1941 she was owned by A. L. Farmer, Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1944-1945 she was owned by the United States Army.
In 1945-1949 she was owned by George C. Gaudin, Salinas (San Francisco) CA USA.
Armament
During WWI: Two 1-pounders and two machine guns
Rebuilds
1923 lengthened 15 feet to 104 OA by adding a new stern.
Repower
Repowered in 1920 with 2 80hp 6cyl Winton gasoline engines. Apparently converted to 150 HP Diesel in WWII.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1917-1950)
- www.navsource.net ↗ (accessed Aug 2026)
- U. S. Army Ships & Watercraft of WWII by David H. Grover, pg. 215.
