Story
This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1931 in CA.
Owners & Masters
In 1931-1939 she was owned by William Morris Jr. (William Morris Talent Agency), San Pedro CA USA.
In 1939 she was owned by the Reed Family, Seattle WA USA.
In 1941 she served in the United States Navy. After the Second World War she was acquired by the Federal Government and put into service at the Mc Neil Island Federal Penitentiary transporting staff, prisoners and supplies.
In 1980-1998 she was owned by Sea Scouts.
In 1998-2024 she was owned by Captain Ben Swanson (Discovery Journeys, LLC).
Name Significance
Named for James Van Benschoten Bennett who served as director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons from 1937 to 1964.
Repower
Repowered 2010 with a John Deere engine
References
- alaskacharters.com ↗ (website viewed 29/06/2024)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 29/06/2024)
