Vessel Profile

Antares (II)

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Story

This yacht, sail (ketch-rigged) was built in 1940 by Casey Boat Building in Fairhaven, MA.

Owners & Masters

In 1940 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1965 she was owned by Benjamin B. Moore, Los Angeles CA USA.

Name Significance

Antares is the brightest star in the constellation of Scorpius. Often referred to as "the heart of the scorpion", Antares is flanked by σ Scorpii and τ Scorpii near the center of the constellation.

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