Vessel Profile

Vileehi (U.S.S.)

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Story

This yacht, sail (ketch-rigged) was built in 1930 by San Diego Marine Construction Co..

Historical Notes

Wikipedia stated "Carver Dana Andrews (January 1, 1909 – December 17, 1992) was an American film actor who became a major star in what is now known as film noir and later in Western films. A leading man during the 1940s, he continued acting in less prestigious roles and character parts into the 1980s."

Owners & Masters

In 1930 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1935 she was owned by H.T. Horton, San Diego CA USA.

In 1941-1945 she was owned by the United States Government.

In 1945 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1946 she was owned by Dana Andrews, Los Angeles CA USA.

She was abandoned at Port St. Louis de Rhone France.

In 2008 she sank at her dock - she was salvaged but end fate unknown.

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