Vessel Profile

YP-165 (U.S.S.)

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Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1932 by Willis J. Reid Boat Yard in Winthrop, MA.

Historical Notes

On April 17, 2021 this vessel struck rocks near Prevost Harbor, Stuart Island WA USA. This vessel drifted in a waterlogged state for several days and then foundered at McCracken Point, Henry Island WA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1932-1936 she was owned by Charles T. Gilbert, Boston MA USA.

In 1936-1939 she was owned by Edward I Veitch, San Francisco CA USA.

In 1939-1941 she was owned by Leonard M. (Jack) Staub, Los Angeles CA USA.

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

In 1945-1955 she was owned by Jack Staub, San Francisco CA USA.

In 1955-1970 she was owned by Beverly Management Corp., Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1970-1990 she was owned by The Norwester, Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1990 she was owned by The Orange Coast College Foundation, Los Angeles CA USA.

In 2006 she was owned by King Graver, Los Angeles CA USA.

In 2018 she was owned by Rick and Jackie Rutherford.

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)

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