Geschichte
This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1928 by Lake Union Drydock & Machine Works in Seattle, WA.
Historische Notizen
The MMBC stated "Commissioned by native Seattle architect, John Graham sr., the Blue Peter was designed by Ted Geary, and built by Lake Union Dry Dock as the quintessential 1920’s motor yacht. A fixture of the Seattle Yacht Club from her very first drawing, she was built to cruise and enjoy our local waters, and host extravagant parties ubiquitous in 1920’s America.
She was conscripted by the US Army at the outbreak of WW2, and pressed to service patrolling Allied assets between the pacific Northwest and Alaska. Years later she was saved from certain demise by Seattle businessman H.E. McCurdy, and returned to her former glory starting in 1946. Blue Peter’s continued care was taken over by Linda and Charles Barbo in 2001.
She is continually maintained with modern materials and methods with a respectful eye to her pedigree, and is in private service, with an occasional charter."
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1928 she was owned by John Graham Sr., Seattle WA USA.
In 1929-1935 she was owned by George L. Machris (Economy Oil Co.), Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1942-1948 she was owned by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Washington DC USA.
In 1953-1989 she was owned by H.W. McCurdy, Port townsend WA USA.
In 2020-2025 she was owned by USA interests.
Namensbedeutung
The maritime flag, Blue Peter, signifies that the ship is ready to sail on its voyage.
Remotisierung
Repowered in 1973 with two Caterpillar diesel engines.
Referenzen
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1953)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1989)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 17/05/2022)
- mmbc.bc.ca ↗ (website viewed 29/08/2025)
