Story
This patrol vessel was built in 1934 by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., Manitowoc WI.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 12/10/2022) stated "Another impressive museum ship that still operates on the Bay is the former Presidential yacht POTOMAC (250808). Built by Manitowoc SB as the Coast Guard cutter ELECTRA, this vessel was transferred to the Navy in 1935 and converted into the USS POTOMAC (AG 25), official yacht for President F.D. Roosevelt. After his death this vessel was disposed of, and her condition declined over the years until this vessel sank in the Oakland estuary. During almost 15 years of restoration, in which this vessel was cut back to just her frames and meticulously rebuilt, 15 million dollars were spent to restore her. "
Owners & Masters
In 1935 she was owned by the United States Coast Guard.
In 1935 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 2021-2024 she was owned by USA interests.
References
- George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 12/10/2022)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 13/10/2022)
