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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1929 by Stephens Marine, Stockton CA.
Historical Notes
Construction: sawn white oak frames with Port Orford cedar carvel planks. The boat has bronze fastenings, a teak deck and trim (bright work), plumb bow, and a flat transom. Awards: In 1936 William Randolph Hearst Master trophy winner in All Clubs. On June 17th, 2001, Seven Bells was selected for the People's Choice Award at the Bell Street Rendezvous on the Seattle waterfront. On September 3rd, 2000, at the Classic Boat Festival in Victoria, British Columbia, Seven Bells was awarded the prize for Best Restored Power vessel. In August 2001, Seven Bells was runner-up for the People's Choice Award at the LaConner Vintage and Classic Boat Show.
Owners & Masters
In 1929-1932 she was owned by John Wynne.
In 1932-1935 she was owned by J.A. Harvey, Jr., San Francisco, CA USA.
In 1935-1940 she was owned by Carl Bach, San Francisco, CA USA.
In 1940-1941 she was owned by Edward F. LaMontagne, San Francisco, CA USA.
In 1941 she was owned by William D. Patterson, San Francisco, CA USA.
In 1941-1952 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1952-1959 she was owned by Ernest G. Mills, San Francisco, CA USA.
In 1959-1965 she was owned by Albert J. Brown, San Francisco, CA USA.
In 2021-2024 she was owned by Andrew Himes, Seattle WA USA.
Rebuilds
This vessel underwent a complete restoration, September 1998 - April 2000
Repower
Repowered in 2013 with 2 Yanmar 4-cylinder diesel engines
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
- Kyle Stubbs (Email to Nauticapedia 27/03/2018)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 08/05/2022)
- classicyacht.org ↗ (website viewed 10/06/2022)
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 10/06/2022)
