.  Then, in mid-1942, John Trumpy, who had been the driving force of Mathis Yacht, took control of the firm and relocated it to Gloucester City NJ under the name John Trumpy & Sons, Inc.: see the table for Mathis Yacht/Trumpy .  The original Mathis yard carried on at Cooper's Point but ceased operations in 1962: it was then sold and the site was sold, but continued to operate under the name of Camden Ship Repair Inc. until 1987, when it was acquired by Weeks Marine.  See the site of the shipyard from the air on Google .  Visit a website featuring the shipyard : this website confuses the two Mathis yards and ignores RTC but it includes some great pictures and a reproduction of a 16-page brochure.  If anyone can fill any of the gaps in the table below, please e-mail me at  
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McMillen Yachts Inc. was founded in 1992 by Earl McMillen III to restore and maintain classic yachts. In 1995 McMillen pioneered the concept of fractional yacht ownership in an effort to allow other people, with a similar interest and less available time, the opportunity to participate in the same mission. To date, McMillen Yachts has restored dozens of significant yachts and in the process has built the finest collection of classic American yachts in the world. Today, with their office and full service boatyard facility in Newport, RI, McMillen Yachts offers year round use of the yachts in the “fractionally owned” fleet anywhere along the coast of the eastern United States. During the summer months, the fleet bases out of Newport and cruises between New York and Maine. In the Spring and Fall, the yachts cruise the east coast, primarily in the Chesapeake Bay and Georgia/South Carolina low country; and in the winter months they are based in south Florida and cruise both coasts, including the Florida Keys and Bahamas.

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The Trumpy shipbuilding legacy began five generations ago in the coastal city of Bergen, Norway, where Casper Trumpy owned a shipyard nestled at the foot of The Seven Mountains. Casper’s son John grew up working in the family shipyard, and returned to do so again after earning a naval architecture degree in Berlin, Germany. When Casper Trumpy passed away, John sold the business to the Bergen Gas Company, and with little left in Bergen, moved to America. After working at the New York Shipyard in Philadelphia, and the commercial John H. Mathis Shipyard in Camden, New Jersey, he formed a partnership with John H. Mathis, leasing space within the yard solely dedicated to the design and build of private yachts.

John Trumpy Sr.’s intuitive designs answered the demands of an increasingly wealthy class of Americans, who by the turn of the century had begun to accrue wealth on a par with European royalty. Trumpy perceived that unlike the Europeans, who tended to prefer long voyages on cumbersome yachts with elaborate interiors, the American market favoured fast commuter yachts. The new yachtsman wanted to go from his estate on Long Island Sound to his Manhattan office on Wall Street as crew members served up breakfast. In winter the Captain might navigate the yacht to the shallow Florida canal system or abundant fishing grounds of The Keys. A summer cruise in style around the Great Lakes also provided a fashionable pastime. Trumpy’s narrow beam and shallow draft design favored speed with no great sacrifice to posh interiors, and met the requirements of America’s aristocracy perfectly. By the 1920s his graceful architectural style was ubiquitous, defined by a plumb bow emblazoned with signature “T” scrollwork, vertical Pullman windows and a counter stern with canvas awnings. Trumpy was enjoying a full order book year after year.

During this period Trumpy produced many of the fastest, largest and most famous American yachts, solidifying the company’s reputation among the elite. The 77-ft. Lady Baltimore, constructed in 1915 for the Hall-Seely Motor Company, was purchased in 1920 by E.F. Hutton, who refitted the yacht with a pair of eight-cylinder Sterling engines to achieve a remarkable 21 knots.

The 104-ft, Sequoia II, built in 1925 for Richard Cadwalader, Jr., became the US Presidential Yacht in 1933, entertaining Presidents from Roosevelt to Carter. Richard Nixon hosted Leonid Brezhnev on Sequoia, and Queen Elizabeth went aboard her in 1968 to visit LBJ. As part of an austerity campaign when he assumed the presidency, Jimmy Carter ordered the Sequoia be sold. It went for less than $300,000 and remained in a state of disrepair until The Presidential Yacht Trust purchased and restored her. She is now designated as a National Historic Landmark. Recently, Trumpy Yachts has entered into a cross-marketing agreement with the current Sequoia ownership group.

Among these storied yachts the Trumpy Shipyard built only two steel hulls, the 148-ft. Alamo and 110-ft. Arminia. The Alamo had several owners before being acquired by the US Navy, renamed Alabaster, and designated PYc 21. A similar fate befell Arminia, named after the wife of owner William Atterbury. He enjoyed Arminia from her launch in 1930 until 1934, when the yacht was sold and renamed Stella Polaris. In 1940 Stella Polaris became Patrol Yacht coastal #4 (PYc 4) Agate.

Although there are many famous Trumpys and aficionados with stories to tell, the most candid come from Johan Trumpy, grandson of John Trumpy Sr. An affable man with a remarkable memory of family history and yacht construction, he describes the wartime company transition: “When WWII intensified, John Mathis needed to take over the whole John H. Mathis Company facility to build boats for the government, so the Mathis Yacht building Company relocated to Gloucester, New Jersey, outside of Camden, and they changed the name to John Trumpy & Sons. By doing so it ensured that there was no confusion about who was where.”

It would seem that by 1940 John Trumpy Sr. was legally the sole owner of the Mathis Yacht Company, as John Mathis died in 1939 and a second partner, William Robinson, died in 1940. But Johan Trumpy relies on company records. According to the stockholder accounts, in about 1920 John Mathis suddenly disappears from the books and it seems that John Trumpy Sr. had sole control of the company at this earlier date. Yet the Mathis name remained ubiquitous. Even into the late 1950s, Johan Trumpy recalls, “Our adverts and letterhead said formally Mathis Yacht Company. Trumpy and Mathis were the same company, but we called them Trumpy yachts, and they called them Mathis yachts.”

Trumpy was also finding time to build government contract boats prior to the war, having designed several models, including a speedy Coast Guard boat used during Prohibition. During the war, government contracts increased and the workforce expanded rapidly from about 60 workers to more than 500. By the end of the war, Trumpy’s entire production was given over to building military craft. But when the war ended, Trumpy turned his attention back to the design and production of private yachts. The first build was Aurora, a 55-ft. pilot model built on spec by John Trumpy & Sons to get the company back into the civilian market. Firmly back in business, the yard was turning out about six new yachts a year, each bearing the distinctive Trumpy scroll on the bow.

By 1947 industrial waste that had been carelessly dumped into the Delaware River had so polluted the waters that a yacht could not navigate along its course without potential damage, forcing Trumpy to look for another yard. The Annapolis Yacht Yard in Maryland had gone broke as a result of rapid inflation, exacerbated by the death of one of its owners, and was forced to shut down. John Trumpy bought the property and moved his entire operation there. It was here that John Trumpy & Sons would build wooden yachts for the next 27 years, all launched down the slipway into the Severn River.

During the post-war years, Trumpy yachts between 55 and 80 feet became exceedingly popular with many well-known, well-to-do Americans. For example, Henry Sears commissioned a 48-ft. cruiser called Megaera, and Gilbert Verney, owner of the Monadnock Paper Mills in New Hampshire, had the 58-ft. Katuna built in 1970. One of the last boats built at the Annapolis yard was Sinbad, for Fred Gordon, Jr.

Trumpy’s sterling reputation had much to do with the high quality of materials, meticulous craftsmanship and the best construction methods of the time. The frames were of steam-bent oak, and the hulls were double-planked mahogany fastened with bronze screws.Vinyl, the new wonder material of the 1940s and ‘50s, was used to upholster seating and cushions. Stainless steel was replaced by Formica, a cutting-edge post-war material used extensively to provide maintenance-free surfaces. The yachts were also equipped with the latest in electronic and power systems – items considered normal now, but years ahead of the competition then.

Johan Trumpy started working at the yard during this innovative post-war era. At 13 years of age he began to spend his summers in the boat shop on the bulkhead table with Frank Wagner, steam-bending frames and cutting off the through-bolts. While still a teenager he had worked his way into the drawing room. He remembers that frequently his grandfather would come up behind him, stare at his drawing and say, “I don’t think I’d do it that way,” and then abruptly walk away. By the early 1960s, John Trumpy Sr. had stopped driving, but continued to work every day. Then on a seemingly ordinary day in 1963, as he was putting his socks on to go to work, he had a fatal heart attack.

In 1972, though buyers for new Trumpy yachts were still knocking on the company doors, John Trumpy Jr. decided to sell the land. Many people, including family members, were distressed when he permanently closed up shop in December of 1973. Contract no. 450, the 60-ft. Sirius, was the third Trumpy yacht owned by Henry Gibson of Palm Beach and the last to be launched into the Severn River by John Trumpy & Sons.

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Originally Mathis Yacht Building Company located near Camden NJ, USA. Best known for its house boats and power yachts for wealthy clients but also builder of commercial and military vessels as well as a few custom sailing yachts. John Trumpy (1881-1963), a trained naval architect, became sole owner in 1939 and the name was changed in 1943. The yard moved to Annapolis, MD in 1947 and was destroyed by fire in 1962. The company went Out of business in 1974.

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Mathis Yacht Building Company was a spin-off from John H. Mathis Company, operating in an adjacent facility at Cooper Point in Camden, just upstream of the Ben Franklin Bridge. When WWII came, the yacht building operation moved from Cooper Point to Gloucester City, where it was acquired by John Trumpy (who had been its driving force for many years) and renamed John Trumpy & Sons. After the war Trumpy relocated again, to Annapolis MD.

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Name Customer Type Delivered Notes
207413 Caliph M. B. Brigham gas yacht 22 53 1910
207587 Dielta J. J. Ricker gas yacht 79 84 1910 later Kemah
207753 Ocolaqua A. L. Riker gas yacht 25 52 1909
208011 Cocopomelo William Disston gas yacht 79 70 1910 later Golden Days
Gleam Arthur C. Riege power boat 36 1910
Mascot E. J. Mickley power boat 36 1910
208469 Sybilla II John F. Betz gas yacht 46 72 1910 to USN 1917 as Tacony (SP-5), returned 1918, Typee
Viola Robert F. Welsh power boat 17 1910
Chelwood R. K. Lennig gas yacht 40 1911
Cramp Shipbuilding 1911
209046 Lodona E. J. Greacen gas yacht 91 71 1911 later Miss Gray Seas
208897 Ednada III Geo. C. Thomas gas yacht 97 83 1911 later Zianetta, Bolo, Penguin, Palmetto, Ilah, Charmer
not used
209363 Pauline William Disston gas yacht 30 54 1911 Millie K, Esther D, Osprey
209469 Lunaria A. J. Quackenbush gas yacht 64 66 1911
209514 Lanai Arthur C. James gas yacht 76 71 1911 later Argo
210142 Nahmeoka H. N. Baruch gas yacht 115 89 1912 later Hildebret, Awa, Kama, Kismet, Lady Grace, Colleen
G. W. C. Drexel tender 1911
John F. Betz tender 1911
Mary C John J. McHugh power boat 1912
231628 Black Duck Alexander Sellers gas yacht 17 49 1912 later Pirate
210444 Vidi Glass Bottom Boat Co. tour boat 19 47 1912
210459 Inspector NJ Board of Health power boat 18 39 1912
210659 Calabash W. J. Matheson gas yacht 64 66 1912 to USN 1917 as SP-108, returned 1919, Mary Ann
G. W. C. Drexel tender 1912
G. W. C. Drexel tender 1912
210832 Ibis F. F. Christie gas yacht 64 66 1912
Georgena F. F. Proctor power boat 1912
Clare III John H. Drexler gas yacht 40 1912 later Ma, Mardys, Champ
211169 Content M. B. Megarges gas yacht 26 50 1913
211124 Ruffed Grouse J. H. Carstairs gas yacht 29 56 1912 later Marybeth
211220 Alela A. E. Disston gas yacht 70 71 1913
gondola Price & McLanahan power boat 1913
211427 Margo George H. McNeely gas yacht 34 57 1913 to USN 1919 as SP-870, returned 1918, Pandora III, scrapped 1955
Trinitaria S. H. Clarke gas yacht 40 1913 later Milani
Passyunk City of Philadelphia deckhouse 1913
T. Smith & Son dredge hull 1913
Pump Houses 1913
211847 Nahmeoka H. W. Baruch gas yacht 84 64 1913 later Nahmeoka II, Alona, Flamingo
Bethel deckhouse 1913
Fred Nathan deckhouse 1913
Perry USACE towboat 1914
Skycoak USACE launch 60 1914
Alice J. J. Smith power boat 43 1914
Okisko USACE launch 15d 41 1914
232040 Dorothy Thomas Mairs, Jr. gas yacht 21 41 1914 ex-Okisko ?
Young America Boy Scouts houseboat 46 1914 later Maggie Jane, Jan Jan
Abeona E. J. Mickey power boat 1914
213710 Miakka T. C. Allison gas yacht 20 40 1915
Vira George N. Degerberg power boat 38 1914 later Degerberg
213334 Akbar G. W. C. Drexel gas yacht 25 72 1915 to USN 1917 as SP-599, sold 1920
213306 Enchantress II Louis Burke gas yacht 35 74 1915
213550 Lady Baltimore Hall Seeley Motor Co gas yacht 36 77 1915
213623 Margo II George H. McNeely gas yacht 19 37 1914 later Lorowa
Ace G. W. C. Drexel gas yacht 49 1914
Carman & Bowes 8 small boats 1914
Mifflin USACE 49d 79 1915
213723 Dorinda H. W. Savage gas yacht 82 73 1915 later Maybick, to USA as ColC. P. Daly, Wilamar
213913 Palisades Bessey power boat 209 112 1915 later Pioneer
Adios Biddle power boat 1915
Stock boat 1915
Stock boat 1915
239314 Valkyrie gas yacht 58 72 1915
214285 Marpessa W. J. Matheson gas yacht 17 50 1916 to USN 1917 as SP-787, returned 1919
214019 Vigilant A. H. Martin gas yacht 30 58 1916 later Reward
215230 Inquirer James Elverson Jr. gas yacht 25 62 1915
214866 Ameera Alexander Sellers gas yacht 28 71 1915 to USN 1917 as SP-453, sold 1920
214793 Agnes B Charles F. Walls gas yacht 24 53 1916 later A.R.M., Pastime, Muriel
214868 Zenith Charles Longstreth gas yacht 32 73 1916 to USN 1917 as SP-61, returned 1919
214601 Jane IV A. P. Ordway gas yacht 63 67 1916 later Vasagus, Jane, Loraymo, Sno-Foolin, Virginia J
214676 Nepenthe James Deering gas yacht 84 75 1916 to USN 1917 as SP-112, returned 1917
214678 Chieftain A. W. Armour gas yacht 159 100 1916
230159 Nancy gas yacht 20 52 1917
215036 Bud, Jr. gas yacht 19 40 1917 later Elaine, Alba, Snoopy II
215231 Leonie Murray Guggenheim gas yacht 164 100 1917 to USN 1943 as YHB-19, returned 1946, burned 1961
SC-65 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 1 Nov 1917 to France as C-13
SC-66 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 1 Nov 1917 to France as C-14
SC-67 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 22 Dec 1917 to France as C-22
SC-68 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 15 Mar 2018 to USCG 1920 as Hansen, sold 1927
222725 SC-69 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 16 Feb 2018 sold 1922 as Walrus
227963 SC-70 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 16 Feb 2018 to USCG 1920 as Newbury, sold 1923 as Mary W, burned 1953
SC-71 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 28 Mar 2018 sold 1921
SC-72 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 21 Mar 2018 sold 1921
SC-73 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 20 Mar 2018 sold 1921
SC-74 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 20 Mar 2018 sold 1921
SC-209 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 18 Mar 2018
231254 SC-210 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 18 Mar 2018 sold 1930, Sea Rambler
SC-211 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 28 Nov 2018 sold 1921
223300 SC-212 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 5 Mar 2018 sold 1921, M P Co. No. 3
SC-213 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 18 Mar 2018 sold 1921
Standard Aircraft 75 Airplane Hulls
SC-381 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 9 Jun 2018 to France as C-64
SC-382 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 9 Jun 2018 to France as C-69
SC-383 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 27 Sep 2018 to France as C-76
SC-384 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 27 Sep 2018 to France as C-77
SC-385 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 24 Oct 2018 to France as C-80
US Navy 10 Airplane Hulls
224144 Harbor Tug No. 75 US Navy tugboat 215d 88 1918 to USCG 1919 as Chowan, sold 1924 as Mary F. Kelley, scrapped 1954
222595 Harbor Tug No. 76 US Navy tugboat 215d 88 1918 sold 1922 as New York Marine Co. No. 8, Maple Leaf, Kathleen K. Kehoe, scrapped 1962
US Navy 10 Airplane Hulls
SC-426 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 8 Jan 2019 sold 1922
SC-427 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 8 Jan 2019 sold 1921
258044 SC-428 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 8 Jan 2019 to City of Baltimore 1921 as fireboat Cascade, Cracker Barrel, scrapped 1975
SC-429 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 28 Dec 2018 sold 1921
SC-430 US Navy subchaser 85d 110 15 Jan 2019 sold 1921
218989 Bilma II W. G. Selby gas yacht 33 47 1919 later Tramp 1927, Dorymar, Tramp, to USCS 1943, to USCG 1950s, sold 1970s, Mariana II
219193 Loafalong John G. King gas yacht 33 47 1919
219190 Riette II Geo. G. Shelton gas yacht 33 47 1919 later Alexandrea, Edith III, Connie I, Ariadne, Entre Nous, Hapala III, Grand Lady
219191 Scarus John H. Eastwood gas yacht 33 47 1919 later Azile, Elsara, So What, Entre Nous, Homeport Too, NLD 1952
219296 Zigan Edward S. Moore gas yacht 33 47 1919
219475 Helen Louise V. B. Hubbell gas yacht 33 47 1919 later Merrillann, Bobalong, Darian, Kiwi
Buzzer A. J. D. Paul gas yacht 38 1919 later Bon Doon III
213913 ex-Palisades Van Lear Black gas yacht 136 120 1919 conversion to Pioneer
219424 Nadesah J. H. Carstairs gas yacht 81 76 1919 later Sangamo, CG-658, CG-80003, Sangamo, Friendship
219427 Osana Clayton G. Dixon gas yacht 81 76 1919 later Lena H
219426 Kingfisher E. L. King gas yacht 81 76 1919 later Mimosa, Spring Lake
220262 Tosca Albert C. Middleton gas yacht 34 47 1919 later Dorothy, Aileen II, Barbette, Joya, Oluolu, Islander
Riposo II H. B. Baruch power boat 52 1919 later Riposo
220253 Donaldo Sailing W. Baruch gas yacht 34 47 1920 later Marylin, Clare, Comfort, Abadab, Albatross, Kings Glory, Helva
220395 Reverie Arthur K. Bourne gas yacht 48 56 1920 later Reposando, Maroya, Edora II, Maroya, Tropic, Dunvegan
220393 Nahmeoka H. N. Baruch gas yacht 48 56 1920 later Arline, Anado, Domino II, Vizcaya
220394 Cyrene Robert W. Bond gas yacht 48 56 1921 later Amril, Surona II, Bee-Cee, Rosalind, Kiyanis
Equatorial Carib Syndicate, Ltd power boat 1921
220882 Luneta S. L. H. Slocum gas yacht 99 80 1921 later Jane, Lucerne
219191 Scarus John H. Eastwood gas yacht 85 1921
220887 Miramar Edward H. Garcia gas yacht 81 67 1921 later Bolo, Venetia
220886 Nahmeoka Arthur J. Grimes gas yacht 101 80 1921 later Tred Avon
221388 Enchantress III Louis Burk gas yacht 106 78 1921 later Jedge II, Mabel Claire
222299 Pilgrim Wm. Elkins gas yacht 106 82 1921 later Marlen III, Deltra II
Seaway Louis W. Wheelock power boat 30 1921
222117 Amitie C. B. Prettyman gas yacht 93 70 1921 later Friendship II, Loller, Marana
222260 Nedmac A. C. Middleton aux. sloop 23 39 1922 later Trade Winds, Sea Castle
222261 Snug Arthur Bloch gas yacht 58 59 1922 later Renee, Margaret, Marjoclaire, Lazy Me, Tunky Too, Stray Winds II
222335 Lazy Lady Robt. Wolstenholme gas yacht 39 66 1922
222463 Elsie E. B. Bower aux. cutter 45 54 1922 later CG-73002
222952 Emeska John L. Kemmerer gas yacht 59 62 1923 later Marylin IV, Priscilla, Charming Alice, Capricorn
222954 Minken Paul A. Schoellkopf gas yacht 59 62 1923 later True Blue, Moonlight, See-Rest, Sandy Mae
223047 Ebenezer J. Aron gas yacht 69 64 1923 later Marlen, Mendota II, Shy-Ann II, El-Ja, Agase, Corsair
223049 Ocoee W. S. Milne gas yacht 69 64 1923 later Pamona, Berto, Onawa
223197 Mycelma III A. W. Atkinson gas yacht 19 50 1923 later Anjolee
223445 Bilma III W. G. Selby gas yacht 69 64 1923 later Querida, Pamela II, Helma, Veneck B, Querida II, Morade, Miyo III, Bilma III, Kay-Bob, Lady Fair, Ebenezer II, Mustard Seed, Ebeneezer
223476 Mariposa Geo. D. Rosengarten gas yacht 83 73 1923 later Charlotte, Olivette, Cintra, Sea Dweller, A-PAC-O, Nadia, Safari, Francis Fayard
223788 Conowingo G. W. Fleming gas yacht 59 62 1924 later Priscilla, Rosecliff II
223793 Josephine power boat 128 86 1927
223960 Mariska F. D. Owsley gas yacht 59 63 1924 later Hiawatha, Elsie, Tahoma, Raymar, Traveler, Lucy II
Acomes A. C. Middleton aux. yawl 36 1926 later Blue Heron
224168 Coconut W. J. Matheson gas yacht 105 80 1924 later Tumbler, Virginia J, Virginian
224073 Sequoia Richard Cadwalader gas yacht 91 78 1924 later Serenia
224223 Zenithia A. J. Fay gas yacht 91 78 1924 later Heavy Moon, Sylvia, Intrepid
CG-100 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1924 to USN 1933 as YP-67, sold 1946
CG-101 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1924 to USN 1933 as YP-53, sold 1946
176777 CG-102 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1924 to USN 1933 as YP-5, accidentally torpedoed 1938, barge AMVET, NLD 1956
CG-103 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1924 to USN 1933 as YP-48, sold 1946
234718 CG-104 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1924 to USN 1933 as YP-219, sold 1946 as Nancy D
253262 CG-105 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1924 to USN 1933 as YP-9, sold 1946, barge Blythe Spirit, abandoned 1968
253204 CG-106 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1924 to USN 1933 as YP-24, sold 1946, A-ONE, burned 1961
CG-107 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1924
CG-108 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1924 destroyed 1931
237148 CG-109 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1924 later Racketeer, sank at pier 1942
CG-110 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1924
CG-111 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1924 burned 1931
CG-112 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1924 to USN 1933 as YP-57, sold 1946 as Donjac III, Yipee
CG-113 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1924 collision and sank 1928
CG-114 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1924 lost at sea 1925
224699 Alscotia Stricker Coles gas yacht 135 87 1924 lengthened to 103 ft. 1942, Triad, Arab, Sirena
CG-278 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1925 to USN 1933 as YP-50, sold 1946
240817 CG-279 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1925 later Clara, CG-74347, Clara
259041 CG-280 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1925 to USN 1933 as YP-36, sold 1946 as Sandra and Jean, abandoned 1957
232737 CG-281 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1925 sold 1925 as Ethyl Ruth
CG-282 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1925
CG-283 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1925
CG-284 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1925
CG-285 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1925
251185 CG-286 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1925 to USN 1933 as YP-23, sold 1946 as Bonnie G
CG-287 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1925
CG-288 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1925 later CG-74344
CG-289 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1925
240054 CG-290 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1925 sold 1931 as Venture, NLD 1954
CG-291 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1925
CG-292 USCG patrol craft 37d 75 1925
225101 Samuri Earl Dodge gas yacht 163 94 1925 later Eleanor IV, Sydney, Seaplay, Helma, to USN 1942 as YHB-14, sold 1946 as Helma, destroyed by hurricane Donna 1960
225115 Sequoia II Richard Cadwalader gas yacht 163 96 1925 to USN 1931 as Sequoia (AG-23), presidential yacht, sold 1977 as Sequoia II
225227 Thalia Thos. M. Howell gas yacht 119 85 1925 later Yowana, Marion, Shiawassee V, Golden Greek, Private Dancer
225226 Troubadour Webb Jay gas yacht 119 84 1925 later Ilderim, NLD 1968
225498 Riposo H. B. Baruch gas yacht 121 85 1926 later Worthwhyle, Minoco, North Star, Margo II, Harmonell
234153 H. J. Burlington Board of Fish & Game power boat 60 67 1926 later Mayral II, Ruth Jeanne II
225758 Pilgrim II Wm. M. Elkins gas yacht 118 85 1926 to USN 1942 as YFB-30, sold 19?? as Pilgrim II, NLD 1995
225966 Trail Wm. Wallace gas yacht 127 85 1926 later Southern Trail
225797 Freedom A. J. Fay gas yacht 156 96 1926 later Sunset
226118 Summer Girl J. G. Roberts gas yacht 127 89 1926 later Ranora III, Dormar, Americana, Heavy Moon, Nemo, stranded and lost 1958
226170 Truant Truman H. Newberry gas yacht 167 97 1927 later Nancy IV, Shiawassee III, to USN 1941 as YP-603, sold 1945 as Shiawassee III, foundered 1947 off Bimini
226186 Eala R. W. Bingham gas yacht 127 85 1927 later Maroc, YP-612, Forevansake II
226991 Mariska F. D. Owsley gas yacht 128 93 1927 later Heigh-Ho, Truelove, Dolphin, Josephine, Windswept, Helma, Isis, Lady Mary
226578 Dixie Belle Jacob Aron gas yacht 128 86 1927 later Marybelle, to USN 1942 as YP-574, sold 1946
226527 Dream F. L. DuBosque gas yacht 61 75 1927 later Impulse II, Jedge II, Luneta II, Rover
226761 Bilma IV W. G. Selby gas yacht 21 44 1927
227135 Nicoya Frederick B. Lovejoy diesel yacht 140 86 1927
227642 Day Dream Wm. H. Reynolds diesel yacht 323 113 1927 later Niagara, to USN 1942 as YHB-13, sold 1946 to Mexican interests
227582 Frolic III Walter P. Chrysler gas yacht 48 71 1927 to USA as Q-83, Frolic III, Explorer
227581 Waleda II Walter H. Lippincott diesel yacht 149 113 1928 later Tyrer, to USCG as WIX-339, Catherine-Tek
Sea Call II John Trumpy gas aux. schooner 30 1928
227907 Elsie Fenimore E. R. F. Johnson diesel yacht 71 76 1928 later Spendthrift III, Ericka
228024 Lanai Arthur C. James gas yacht 107 80 1927 later Who Cares, Undine, Vergemere, Vanity Fair, The Midas Touch, Golden Lion, Lady Mary
228063 Mariposa George Rosengarten diesel yacht 142 90 1928
228294 Luneta S. L. H. Slocum diesel yacht 148 90 1928 later Jedge, Carolyn, YP-572, Azalea Queen, Genie, Regina, Paradise II, Lady Esther, Luneta
228120 Saunterer Jeremiah Milbank diesel yacht 149 90 1928 to USN 1942 as YP-579, sold 1946
228292 Viator Maitland Alexander diesel yacht 164 98 1929 to USN 1942 as YHB-16, sold 1946 to Honduran interests
228643 Maemere DeWitt Page diesel yacht 182 100 1929 to USCG 1941 CGB-30, sold 1946 as Sea Panther, High Spirits
228805 Dream Girl J. G. Roberts diesel yacht 157 92 1929 later Big Pebble, to USCG 1941 as CGB-23, to USN 1942 as YHB-23, sold 1946
229211 Memory F. E. Kingston diesel yacht 157 92 1929 later West Wind, Lela, to USN 1942 as YHB-17, YAG-21, wrecked 1945
229090 Sahlou C. Sahler Hornbeck diesel yacht 62 76 1929 later Doreta, Florence, Bangalore, to USN 1942 as YP-458, sold 1946
229497 Silver Moon II John E. Zimmerman diesel yacht 153 92 1930 later Masquerader, Aras, Fransu, Governor's Lady, Lady Margarert, foundered 1976
229886 All Alone Geo. D. Codrington diesel yacht 65 76 1930 later Anahita, CG-76002, Minoco, Cleopatra, scrapped 1970
229498 Tech, Jr F. V. DuPont diesel yacht 69 81 1930 later Tech, St Georges, Admiral Charles H. Lyman
229930 Lanakila Frederick B. Lovejoy diesel yacht 158 94 1930 later Ellenar, to USN 1942 as YAG-19, sold 1946 to non-US interests
229790 Truant Truman H. Newberry diesel yacht 221 110 1930 later Idyl, Carnan, to USN 1942 as YHB-9, sold 1946 as Muriel B, North Wales, Carola, Manatee, scrapped 1980
229872 Mono George K. Morrow diesel yacht 161 96 1930 later Carita, to USN 1942 as YP-602, sold 1946
229834 Arminia William W. Atterbury diesel yacht 161 100 1930 later Stella Polaris, to USN 1940 as Goldcrest (AM-78), completed as Agate (PYc-4), sold 1946 as Stella Polaris, Bali, Vallarta Alegre, Nostalgia
230414 Minoco Mills Novelty Co diesel yacht 174 98 1930 later Idyll, to USN 1942 as YHB-15, YAG-20, sold 1945 to Honduran interests
230897 Captiva Helen H. Whitney diesel yacht 179 101 1931 later Columbia
230681 Virago Thos. H. McCarter diesel yacht 142 89 1931
not used
231388 Alamo William F. Ladd diesel yacht 335 143 1932 later Rellimpa, Ranley, Ronaele, to USN 1942 as Alabaster (PYc-21), Alabaster, sold 1957 as Alamo, Fiesta II (Mexico), burned 1982
231651 diesel yacht 112 1932 later Babe Rainbow
231671 Veruselle Hopkins diesel yacht 167 98 1932 later Hielander, Alcedo
232258 Seagoin' William K. Barclay Jr. aux. schooner 34 1933 later Rambler II
232280 Minel Ritner K. Walling aux. schooner 17 36 1933 later Margot, Pipe Dream II
Lodsen Franklin M. Doan aux. cutter 7 25 1933 later Dipper, Pavanne
233593 Elsie Fenimore Eldridge R. F. Johnson aux. ketch 94 78 1934 later John M. Howard, Earl of Desmond, Northern Light, Caroline Rose, Kick Back, Elsie
233947 Edrus Russell L. Heverling aux. sloop 21 38 1935 later Olive IV, Allegro
233946 Alelnansr Sayre M. Ramsdell power boat 20 42 1935 later Malihini
Stock boat aux. cutter 7 30 1935
538196 Rip Tide Joseph J. Summerill Jr. aux. cutter 7 30 1935 later at the Camden Shipyard and Maritime Museum
Eugenia W. Lynn Henderson aux. cutter 7 30 1936 later Spray
Stock boat aux. cutter 7 30 1935
234212 Florence V William J. McCahan III power boat 74 76 1935 to USCG 1942 as CG-653, CG-79001, Contessa
Deep Water Charles Welsh aux. cutter 7 30 1935 later Saracen, Deep Water
234490 Innisfail Joseph M. Cudahy power boat 104 75 1935 later Sea Call, Wadu, Variety, Minerva, Enticer, featured in "Some Like It Hot"
Suitsus F. V. Dupont power boat 36 1936 later Muja III
234913 Consort IV T. Monroe Dobbins power boat 99 86 1936 to USN 1942 as YP-218, sold 1946 as Jaguar
235622 Hijac II power boat 19 40 1936
236529 Tritona John H. Ballantine power boat 63 58 1937 later Mako, Jasuva, Margo, Otsego, Tranquill II
236204 We Three Dr Leon Levy power boat 63 58 1937 later Ro, Random, Makamor, Dorick, B-Way, Mitzpah, Princess Holly, Swan
236691 Blue Heaven W. W. Trumpy power boat 63 58 1937 later Inspector, Blue Heaven, Flying Lady
236861 Arev Harold P. Whitmore power boat 19 42 1937 later Pendula, Sheerwater, Arev
236970 Helma Bruce Dodson power boat 63 58 1938 later Siren, Marianal III, Sea Tabby
237423 Abadab Max H. Thurnauer power boat 63 58 1938 later Mariah, Getana (Panama)
Egret Charles P. Schutt power boat 46 1938
237648 Far Cry Edwin M Chance sloop 22 43 1938
238027 Morning Star E E Dupont power ketch 102 80 1938 to USN 1942 as YP-241, sold 1946 as Pez Espada IV, Mirage, Turning Point
238567 Halaia Paige A. Drexel cruiser 63 58 1938 later Alice B IV, Elaine, Sea Dream, White Wing, Curlu, Robert V, Irish Lady, The Lady, The Washingtonian
238675 Nameni Paige A. Rodman power boat 31 51 1939
239004 Innisfail Joseph Cudahy power boat 114 80 1939 to USN 1942 as YP-354, sold 1946 as Ora B II, Innisfail, El Presidente, Innisfail
240167 Martha William M Davey power boat 74 67 1940 later Mystic V, Vita, Agrion, Olustee, Marben, Joint Venture, Barchrisda, Eleanor
239629 Drifter Frank O. Sherrill power boat 86 72 1939 later Charmarie, to USN 1942 as YP-412, sold 1946 as Nautilus, Minerva, Leonie, Lady Marie, Mryann, Martha Ann, Marben Drifter
239767 Jinia III Arthur M. Stoner power boat 73 65 1939 to USN 1942 as YP-541, sold 1946 as Mojo, Phyllis B, Jamie Lee, Dream Lady, tour boat Renown
239687 Tech, Jr. Francis V. Dupont power boat 29 44 1939 burned 1965 in Shrewsbury NJ
240262 Alcy Howard A. Perkins power boat 39 61 1940 to USN 1942 as YP-390, sold 1946, Alcy, Mystic
139641 ? Sea Call III John Trumpy aux. cutter 25 1941 later Bonny
240724 Chanticleer Samuel S. Stanford power boat 54 60 1941 to USN 1942 as YP-403, sold 1946, Chanticleer, Elizabeth, burned 1957
SC-507 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 19 Jan 1942 to France 1944 as CH-85
SC-508 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 27 Mar 1942 to France 1944 as CH-95
SC-524 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 13 Apr 1942 to France 1944 as Tirailleur (CH-101), scrapped 1967
SC-525 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 1 May 1942 to France 1944 as CH-102
SC-526 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 11 May 1942 to France 1944 as CH-114
SC-527 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 11 May 1942 sold in the Philippines 1948
SC-528 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 12 Jun 1942 sold in the Philippines 1948
SC-529 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 26 Jun 1942 to France 1944 as CH-84
SC-630 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 6 Aug 1942 to NDRF 1948
SC-631 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 19 Aug 1942 to NDRF 1948
SC-632 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 2 Sep 1942 sunk off Okinawa 1945
SC-633 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 9 Sep 1942 destroyed 1946
SC-634 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 26 Sep 1942 to the USSR 1945 as BO-309
SC-635 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 23 Oct 1942 to USCG 1945 as Air Eider (WAVR-419), Yank, Bronx Queen,
SC-1023 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 18 Dec 1942 to USCG 1945 as Air Plover (WAVR-453)
SC-1024 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 3 Dec 1942 collision and lost off North Carolina 1943
SC-1025 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 23 Jan 1943 to NDRF 1948
SC-1026 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 14 Jan 1943 to NDRF 1948
SC-1027 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 2 Feb 1943 to USCG 1945 as Air Puffin (WAVR-454)
SC-1028 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 27 Mar 1943 to USCG 1945 as Air Quail (WAVR-455)
SC-1067 US Navy subchaser 148d 110' 3 Apr 1943 foundered off Attu 19-Nov-43
263175 SC-1068 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 13 Apr 1943 to USCG 1945 as Air Snipe (WAVR-465), sold 1948 as Air Snipe
261371 SC-1069 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 26 Apr 1943 to USCG 1945 as Air Sparrow (WAVR-466), sold 1948 as Get-Along
SC-1070 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 24 May 1943 to USCG 1945 as Air Starling (WAVR-467)
SC-1071 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 8 Jun 1943 later PGM 6, transferred foreign 1947
SC-1072 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 28 Jun 1943 later PGM 7, in collision and lost in the Bismarck Sea 18-Jul-44
SC-1073 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 19 Jul 1943 to the USSR 1943 as BO-206
SC-1074 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 28 Jul 1943 to the USSR 1943 as BO-207
SC-1075 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 27 Jul 1943 to the USSR 1943 as BO-208
SC-1076 US Navy subchaser 148d 110 23 Aug 1943 to the USSR 1943 as BO-209
262197 One of the above US Navy subchaser 148d 110 1943 later f/v Cajun Queen
277293 One of the above US Navy subchaser 148d 110 1943 later f/v Markeva
YT-225 Maquinna US Navy tugboat 260d 19 Sep 1944 to Washington DC 1946 as fireboat William T. Belt, retired 1959
YT-226 Chaska US Navy tugboat 260d 23 Nov 1944 sold 1956
YT-227 Alamingo US Navy tugboat 260d 19 Feb 1945 struck 1964
YT-228 Alamuchee US Navy tugboat 260d 4 May 1945 sold 1960
RPC-51-80 US Navy crash boat redesignated PTC-37-66
PTC-37 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Oct 1943 to the USSR 1943
PTC-38 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Oct 1943 to the USSR 1943
PTC-39 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Oct 1943 to the USSR 1943
PTC-40 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Nov 1943 to the USSR 1943
PTC-41 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Nov 1943 to the USSR 1943
PTC-42 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Nov 1943 to the USSR 1943
PTC-43 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Dec 1943 to the USSR 1943
PTC-44 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Dec 1943 to the USSR 1944
PTC-45 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Dec 1943 to the USSR 1944
PTC-46 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Jan 1944 to the USSR 1944
PTC-47 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Jan 1944 to the USSR 1944
PTC-48 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Jan 1944 to the USSR 1944
PTC-49 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Jan 1944 designated a "small boat"
PTC-50 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Feb 1944 designated a "small boat", sold 1958
PTC-51 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Feb 1944 designated a "small boat"
PTC-52 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Feb 1944 designated a "small boat", sold 1960
PTC-53 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Feb 1944 designated a "small boat"
PTC-54 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Mar 1944 to the USSR 1944
PTC-55 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Mar 1944 to the USSR 1944
PTC-56 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Mar 1944 to the USSR 1944
PTC-57 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Apr 1944 to the USSR 1944
PTC-58 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Apr 1944 to the USSR 1944
PTC-59 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 May 1944 to the USSR 1944
PTC-60 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 May 1944 to the USSR 1944
PTC-61 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 May 1944 to the USSR 1944
PTC-62 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 June 1944 to the USSR 1944
PTC-63 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 June 1944 to the USSR 1944
PTC-64 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 July 1944 to the USSR 1944
PTC-65 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 July 1944 to the USSR 1944
PTC-66 US Navy crash boat 40d 77 Aug 1944 to the USSR 1944
250099 Makaira Lester M. Sears power boat 44 61 1946
250631 Carol Anne R. Foster Reynolds power boat 57 57 1946
284432 Andrea power boat 56 55 1946 later Lady Bay
251399 Capricorn Lady power boat 75 67 1947 later Silver Swan
252222 Marylin power boat 106 76 1947 later Random
253074 Gretchen III William A. DeLaney power boat 57 57 1947 later Shinnecock, Private Pleasure, Lady Catherine
253965 Seaplay Diesel Towing power boat 110 76 1947 later Natamor II, Seaway, Beau Rivage, S.S. Sophie, BB
253445 Tomadge III power boat 54 57 1947 later Southern, Commander, Janirve V, Paradise, Rusty Su, Adonia
The John H. Mathis & Co. Shipyard in Camden, NJ.
Notice the masts from various schooners in the background.

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mathis yacht building company

I got the following connection of John H. Mathis to the Great John from history guru Paul Schopp. I haven't checked it out myself, but I trust Paul's research skills. Pete S Pete: The linage for John H. Mathis is as follows: John Herbert Mathis, son of John Shourds Mathis, son of Josephus Chalkley Mathis, son of Stacy Mathis, son of Maja Mathis, son of Eli Mathis Sr., son of the Great John Mathis. So, the short answer is, "Yes," we can trace John Herbert Mathis back to the Mathis family of Bass River and Little Egg Harbor Township. If you require additional information, please let me know. Best regards, Paul W. Schopp

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Fantastic. Thank you so much. Dick LeGates

Pete: Sources consulted for the research on John Herbert Mathis include the following: Ancestry.com record page: http://records.ancestry.com/Josephus_Chalkley_Mathis_records.ashx?pid=17665654 Accessed 12 June 2012. Blackman, Leah 1880 History of Little Egg Harbor Township. Proceedings, Constitution, By-Laws, List of Members, &c. of the Surveyors’ Association of West New Jersey: with Historical and Biographical Sketches relating to New Jersey. Surveyors’ Association of West New Jersey, Camden, New Jersey. Prowell, George Reeser 1886 History of Camden County, New Jersey. L.J. Richards & Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Inquirer 1900 “John S. Mathis Died After Cold Plunge.” Published in the 28 June edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Microform edition. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. United States Census Bureau 1870 Ninth Decennial Census. Microform edition, roll M593-856, page 327A, North Ward, City of Camden, Camden County, New Jersey. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. 1900 Twelfth Decennial Census. Microform edition, roll 957, page 1B, ED 37, City of Camden, Camden County, New Jersey. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.

Great use of multiple sources! That's what makes a History Guru. Pete S

Josephus, John S., John H. Mathis all in ship building business. Josephus Mathis had a son John Shroud Mathis who married Ida Henderson (my ancestor). They had a son John Herbert Mathis. The company was originally called Morris & Mathis Shipbuilders. After John S. Mathis passed away in 1900 the company was renamed John H. Mathis & Co. and it operated jointly with the new Mathis Yacht Building Co. under the leadership of William W. Robinson (35 years). By 1910 J. W. Trumpy was on board and he managed the yacht "houseboat" operation. By 1920 John H. Mathis was an oil broker like his Uncle Frank C. Henderson (Ida's brother).

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How “herrintown” got its name by the herrintown poet (july, 1998).

A little silver fish we have to blame

For how our town got its name.

We’ve heard of towns from East to West

With names that seem to suit them best.

Bean Town - Big Apple - The Windy City

Now most folk think that’s pretty witty

To name a town for a thing unique

But to name a town for a fish? That’s cheek!

Wondering how it came to be?

Come back to long-ago with me.

When the bay and river produced the wealth

And added to the people’s health.

Long ago in a different clime

We can watch the scenes flash through our mind.

Up in the north in the cold and deep

Off Nova Scotia ’s rocky reef.

In the days of March when the wind is raw,

When the ice in the river begins to thaw

Something stirs within their heart,

And like their fathers before- off they start.

They take the long and ancient trail

Every season without fail.

This silver fish with streamline frame.

It never gained the sport man’s fame.

Cared not a wit about its fate.

Called it worthless, call it bait.

But how could they know of a time and place

And this lowly fish in the watery trace?

How could they know of the native here,

About the folk that counted this fish so dear?

They packed the fish in a barrel of brine.

Kept it in the cellar til winter time.

When breakfast came at early morn,

Wood stove burning to keep them warm.

Smoke from chimneys hangs over town

And smell of pancakes turning brown.

Salt fish poached and served up hot

With plenty gravy poured on top.

Think it strange fare as well you may

But this was the start of the bayman’s day

Let’s turn back now to a scene in the bay

The wind picked up since break of day

Nor-wester’s blowing cold and clear

A sail in the river is drawing near.

The boatman leans out over the side

Shouts “Let ‘em know far and wide.

The shoal of fish came through the bight.”

To him it was an old familiar sight.

The silver sides flashing in the sun.

The multitudes in the migration run.

It was Sunday morn this day in the Spring.

The Presbyterians were gathered and had started to sing.

The lad that was spreading the news all around

Had turned the corner and headed up Allentown .

He knew the baymen, all but a few

Would be there in church in their usual pew

He pushed on the door. It flew open wide.

“Boys you better put churching aside.”

He shouted so loud his voice in a quiver.

“Hurry up boys...

‘HERRIN’ UP RIVER!”

The meeting broke up to the preacher’s dismay

How could a fish lure them away?

I’ll leave you with your thoughts on this.

Here in the town that was named for a fish.

Extensively restored, the 1939 Mathis-Trumpy Innisfail is priced at $2.95 million

Launched as a private yacht at the end of the Great Depression, Innisfail, above and below, was shortly thereafter conscripted by the U.S. Navy for shore patrol.

A slice of U.S. naval and presidential history will be on view among the yachts at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, priced by Bartram and Brakenhoff at $2.95 million.

Innisfail, a restored 1939 Mathis-Trumpy motor yacht, was designed by John Trumpy and handcrafted by the Mathis Yacht Building Co., a favored manufacturer of yachts for society’s elite, including the Dodges, DuPonts and Guggenheims.

Shortly after her launch, she and other luxury yachts were commandeered for World War II shore-patrol duty by the U.S. Navy, which refitted her deck with cannons and her stern with a depth-charge rack, according to a website devoted to the vessel, YachtInnisfail.com, which details much of the history in this story.

After patrolling the East Cost, the yacht was decommissioned in 1947. She was restored and remained in government service as a presidential yacht used by presidents Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy before being sold to a private owner in 1965. In later years, however, the yacht — which can accommodate up to 60 guests — hosted presidents Nixon, Ford and Clinton.

Over the years, the yacht served as a charter vessel in Chicago and in Fort Lauderdale, where she was known as El Presidente, said Joe Bartram, who became a broker at Bartram and Brekenhoff after selling the company he founded.

The yacht today belongs to a Charleston, S.C., owner who bought her five years ago, undertook her restoration and recently decided to sell her, Bartram said. Over the past several months, the yacht has been spiffed up for her appearance in West Palm Beach, Bartram said.

“The owner really wanted to get her in shape for the show,” he said. “She’s been primped.”

Innisfail will be docked at Bartram and Brekenhoff’s display on Ramp D in slips D101-D104 and D104A.

At the age of 106, Argo is the oldest surviving Trumpy in the world.

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“I want her acknowledged because she was the beginning of super yachts,” Mr. Williamson tells The Waterway Guide in an interview. “It was the first time people tried to make a boat home-like, but not a houseboat. They wanted it snazzy.”

Built in 1911 for one of America's richest industrialists, Arthur Curtiss James, Argo represents the genesis of the modern motor/superyacht. However, while tracing the yacht’s pedigree has been completed with a minimum amount of difficulty, Williamson says that navigating the system has been, “like going up the hill with a big rock.”

“I’ve been at this process for about a year with my fiancée, Tall Ship Captain Denise Meagher, leading the process,” he says. “Everything is documented. Unfortunately, the official with the National Historic Register who would normally be handling the case retired just before we sent in our stuff and it seems like they may be left without someone who is an expert.”

Calls to the National Historic Registry in Albany for comment were not returned by press time.

He explained that, even with a boat and not a location like a house, it’s a two-part process. First you apply for a National Historic Place and then you can apply for a Landmark status.

The boat was built under what was originally known as the John H. Mathis & Company, a shipbuilding company founded around 1900, based at Cooper Point in Camden, New Jersey , U.S , on the Delaware River .

Initially, the John H. Mathis Company built a variety of commercial and naval vessels, including freighters, ferries and fishing boats, FS ("Freight and Supply") ships for the Army, minesweepers, net tenders, patrol boats, lighthouse tenders, tugs and barges.

However, in 1910 Norwegian-born naval architect John Trumpy joined the company in partnership with John H. Mathis, to design and build private yachts.

The Mathis Yacht Building Company built houseboats, tenders and yachts for some of the wealthiest American families, including the Sequoia in 1925, which would later serve as the Presidential yacht between 1933 and 1977.

John Trumpy later became sole owner of the Mathis Yacht Building Company in 1939.

Argo was designed by Mathis and John Trumpy Sr. and built in 1911 by the Mathis Company, whose list of clients included: John Wayne, Josephine Baker, Howard Hughes and members of the DuPont, Dodge, and Chrysler families.

Trumpy’s most noteworthy creation was the presidential yacht USS Sequoia, which served nine U.S. presidents from Herbert Hoover to Jimmy Carter.

Originally named The Lanai by railroad magnate Arthur Curtiss James, the vessel was eventually sold to a New York lawyer who changed the name to Argo.

The Argo was built in an era of fine wooden ships. It is an impressive 80 feet long, with a 16-foot-8-inch beam and a three-foot draft.

No expense was spared to provide the yacht's owner and guests with the finest amenities available.

The spacious and well-appointed owner's quarters, reached through an open stairway from the deck house above, were elegantly finished in solid mahogany wood paneling and white and ivory enamel.

Its 18-foot main salon extended the full width of the yacht and led to three staterooms, each fitted with lower and upper Pullman berths, a bureau, full-length wardrobe and a sink.

In the 30's the yacht changed hands to inventor/industrialist Powell Crosley Jr. of radio, television, and automobile fame who gave her a complete refit.

“Crosley even went and built a 32 room mansion and entire marina on the Gulf Coast of Florida to tie her up,” says Williamson. “There are so many stories to tell about the Argo. I’m doing this to get her recognized.”

By the time Powel Crosley acquired Argo in 1932, the ship needed extensive repairs and modernization. The bottom was replaced and new diesel engines were installed.

The Crosleys maintained an opulent lifestyle and used the Argo to entertain friends and prominent guests, such as Robert Ringling; Cmdr. Eugene MacDonald, who was the head of Zenith radio; and Charles W. Deeds, vice president of Pratt & Whitney. Accompanying the guests were the yacht's captain, engineer and at least one steward. After the death of Powel Crosley's wife in 1939, Crosley paid less attention to his Florida homestead and by 1940 the Argo had changed hands again.

Today, Williamson, the former night manager of New York City's legendary Studio 54 disco, has lived aboard Argo in New York Harbor as often as possible, since 1990.

“Back in the day I chartered a lot,” he adds. “I still do it, but only for very special occasions.”

His clientele has included celebrities such as: Paul and Linda McCartney, Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks, the Henry Clay Frick family, Walter Cronkite, Carolyn Bisset and John F. Kennedy, Jr., Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Elle McPherson, Russell Simmons, Charles Gibson, Geraldo Rivera, Dan Rather, Marisa Tomei, Christina Ricci and Woody Allen.

The Argo has also been featured in movies, on TV's "Law & Order" and "Good Morning America," as well as in fashion shoots for Vogue and Bazaar.

It's been seen in fashion shoots for Vogue, Bazaar and Hamptons Magazine, on TV in Law and Order, 48 Hours, Third Watch, ABC News Tonight and Good Morning, America and in film in You've Got Mail and Wasp.

While he loves New York, Williamson says he is thinking about moving Argo because, “the biggest problem with being docked in New York harbor right now is the escalation of ferries and being constantly bombarded with wakes which cause stress fractures in an antique wooden boat.”

“For now I’m just focused on completing the process of getting the landmark status for Argo,” he says. “I’m open to suggestions from anyone who knows how to put a fire under the people up in Albany.”

Anyone interested in assisting Williamson to navigate these governmental waters can email him at [email protected] .

“I just do not want to fail in this quest,” he says wryly. “I do not want to be the guy who screwed up Argo after all those big cats who had her before me. I have no problem taking suggestions at this point.”

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The History of Yacht Timeless

The History of John Trumpy & Sons

John Trumpy worked as a yacht designer for the Mathis Yacht Building Company in Camden, NJ starting in 1910. During World War II, Trumpy acquired Mathias and the company was renamed John Trumpy & Sons. Following WW II, the Trumpy operations & yacht yard moved to Annapolis, Maryland where they continued in operation until the early 1970’s. Over 400 Trumpy yachts were designed and built during the 60-year history, including the Presidential Yacht Sequoia , of which about 90 still exist today.

She was commissioned by George Codington, President of General Motors Diesel Engine Division and member of the Annapolis, New York and Larchmont Yacht Clubs. The original name of the Yacht was Seaplay, build contract 328. Later names in order were Natamor II, Seaway, Beau Rivage, SS Sophie in 1998 and BB in 2017. She was renamed Timeless in 2021.

Sea Play was Mr. Codington's second Trumpy yacht, having commissioned All Alone in 1930 . He had credentials as a Director of Shipbuilders Council of America, Member of Society of American Naval Architects and American Society of Naval Engineers

Complete Refit

From 2017 till 2020 her hull was rebuilt along with many of her systems. She has been restored to her original grandeur.

In 2022 the decks were replaced, new cabinetry installed, electrical wiring replaced and upgraded, new bow thruster and new AC/heat system. The wood was stripped and many coats of new varnish completed. Wood work shows new luster.

In 2023 new twin John Deere engines were installed and the 1959 Detroit Diesel 671 were removed. Timeless is quieter and fuel efficient and reliable.

Timeless has had many improvements. The 1959 Detriot Diesels were removed and twin John Deere engines with new transmissions were installed. The boat is lighter, faster and fuel effiencent.

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Mathis Yacht Building, Camden and Gloucester City, NJ

Mathis Yacht Building Company was a spin-off from John H. Mathis Company, operating in an adjacent facility at Cooper Point in Camden, just upstream of the Ben Franklin Bridge. When WWII came, the yachtbuilding operation moved from Cooper Point to Gloucester City, where it was acquired by John Trumpy (who had been its driving force for many years) and renamed John Trumpy & Sons. After the war Trumpy relocated again, to Annapolis MD. If anyone can add to the table below, please e-mail [email protected] .

Most recent update: 14 November 2018.

Hull # O.N. Original Name Original Owner Type GT Ft. Delivery Disposition
1 207413 Caliph M. B. Brigham Gas Yacht 22 53 1910
2 207587 Dielta J. J. Ricker Gas Yacht 79 84 1910 Later Kemah
3 207753 Ocolaqua A. L. Riker Gas Yacht 25 52 1909
4 208011 Cocopomelo William Disston Gas Yacht 79 70 1910 Later Golden Days
5 Gleam Arthur C. Riege Power Boat 36 1910
6 Mascot E. J. Mickley Power Boat 36 1910
7 208469 Sybilla II John F. Betz Gas Yacht 46 72 1910 To USN 1917 as Tacony (SP-5), returned 1918, later Typee
8 Viola Robert F. Welsh Power Boat 17 1910
9 Chelwood R. K. Lennig Gas Yacht 40 1911
10 Cramp Shipbuilding 1911
11 209046 Lodona E. J. Greacen Gas Yacht 91 71 1911 Later Miss Gray Seas
12 208897 Ednada III Geo. C. Thomas Gas Yacht 97 83 1911 Later Zianetta, Bolo, Penguin, Palmetto, Ilah, Charmer
13 Number not used
14 209363 Pauline William Disston Gas Yacht 30 54 1911 Millie K, Esther D, Osprey
15 209469 Lunaria A. J. Quackenbush Gas Yacht 64 66 1911
16 209514 Lanai Arthur C. James Gas Yacht 76 71 1911 Later Argo
17 210142 Nahmeoka H. N. Baruch Gas Yacht 115 89 1912 Later Hildebret, Awa, Kama, Kismet, Lady Grace, Colleen
18 G. W. C. Drexel Tender 1911
19 John F. Betz Tender 1911
20 Mary C John J. McHugh Power Boat 1912
21 231628 Black Duck Alexander Sellers Gas Yacht 17 49 1912 Later Pirate
22 210444 Vidi Glass Bottom Boat Co. Tour Boat 19 47 1912
23 210459 Inspector NJ Board of Health Power Boat 18 39 1912
24 210659 Calabash W. J. Matheson Gas Yacht 64 66 1912 To USN 1917 as SP-108, returned 1919, later Mary Ann
25 G. W. C. Drexel Tender 1912
26 G. W. C. Drexel Tender 1912
27 210832 Ibis F. F. Christie Gas Yacht 64 66 1912
28 Georgena F. F. Proctor Power Boat 1912
Clare III John H. Drexler Gas Yacht 40 1912 Later Ma, Mardys, Champ
29 211169 Content M. B. Megarges Gas Yacht 26 50 1913
30 211124 Ruffed Grouse J. H. Carstairs Gas Yacht 29 56 1912 Later Marybeth
31 211220 Alela A. E. Disston Gas Yacht 70 71 1913
32 Gondola Price & McLanahan Power Boat 1913
33 211427 Margo George H. McNeely Gas Yacht 34 57 1913 To USN 1919 as SP-870, returned 1918, later Pandora III, scrapped 1955
34 Trinitaria S. H. Clarke Gas Yacht 40 1913 Later Milani
35 na Passyunk City of Philadelphia Deckhouse 1913
36 na T. Smith & Son Dredge Hull 1913
37 na Pump Houses 1913
38 211847 Nahmeoka H. W. Baruch Gas Yacht 84 64 1913 Later Nahmeoka II, Alona, Flamingo
39 na Bethel Deckhouse 1913
40 na Fred Nathan Deckhouse 1913
41 na Perry Corps of Engineers Towboat 1914
42 na Skycoak Corps of Engineers Launch 60 1914
43 Alice J. J. Smith Power Boat 43 1914
44 na Okisko Corps of Engineers Launch 15d 41 1914
232040 Dorothy Thomas Mairs, Jr. Gas Yacht 21 41 1914 Ex-Okisko ?
45 Young America Boy Scouts House Boat 46 1914 Later Maggie Jane, Jan Jan
46 Abeona E. J. Mickey Power Boat 1914
47 213710 Miakka T. C. Allison Gas Yacht 20 40 1915
48 Vira George N. Degerberg Power Boat 38 1914 Later Degerberg
49 213334 Akbar G. W. C. Drexel Gas Yacht 25 72 1915 To USN 1917 as SP-599, sold 1920
50 213306 Enchantress II Louis Burke Gas Yacht 35 74 1915
51 213550 Lady Baltimore Hall Seeley Motor Co Gas Yacht 36 77 1915
213623 Margo II George H. McNeely Gas Yacht 19 37 1914 Later Lorowa
52 Ace G. W. C. Drexel Gas Yacht 49 1914
53 na Carman & Bowes 8 small boats 1914
54 na Mifflin Corps of Engineers 49d 79 1915
55 213723 Dorinda H. W. Savage Gas Yacht 82 73 1915 Later Maybick, to USA as COL C. P. Daly, later Wilamar
56 213913 Palisades Bessey Power Boat 209 112 1915 Later Pioneer
57 Adios Biddle Power Boat 1915
58 Stock boat 1915
59 Stock boat 1915
239314 Valkyrie Gas Yacht 58 72 1915
60 214285 Marpessa W. J. Matheson Gas Yacht 17 50 1916 To USN 1917 as SP-787, returned 1919
61 214019 Vigilant A. H. Martin Gas Yacht 30 58 1916 Later Reward
62 215230 Inquirer James Elverson Jr. Gas Yacht 25 62 1915
63 214866 Ameera Alexander Sellers Gas Yacht 28 71 1915 To USN 1917 as SP-453, sold 1920
64 214793 Agnes B Charles F. Walls Gas Yacht 24 53 1916 Later A.R.M., Pastime, Muriel
65 214868 Zenith Charles Longstreth Gas Yacht 32 73 1916 To USN 1917 as SP-61, returned 1919
66 214601 Jane IV A. P. Ordway Gas Yacht 63 67 1916 Later Vasagus, Jane, Loraymo, Sno-Foolin, Virginia J
67 214676 Nepenthe James Deering Gas Yacht 84 75 1916 To USN 1917 as SP-112, returned 1917
68 214678 Chieftain A. W. Armour Gas Yacht 159 100 1916
230159 Nancy Gas Yacht 20 52 1917
215036 Bud, Jr. Gas Yacht 19 40 1917 Later Elaine, Alba, Snoopy II
69 215231 Leonie Murray Guggenheim Gas Yacht 164 100 1917 To USN 1943 as YHB 19, returned 1946, burned 1961
70 na SC 65 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 1-Nov-17 To France as C-13
71 na SC 66 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 1-Nov-17 To France as C-14
72 na SC 67 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 22-Dec-17 To France as C-22
73 na SC 68 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 15-Mar-18 To USCG 1920 as Hansen, sold 1927
74 222725 SC 69 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 16-Feb-18 Sold 1922 as Walrus
75 227963 SC 70 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 16-Feb-18 To USCG 1920 as Newbury, sold 1923 as Mary W, burned 1953
76 na SC 71 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 28-Mar-18 Sold 1921
77 na SC 72 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 21-Mar-18 Sold 1921
78 na SC 73 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 20-Mar-18 Sold 1921
79 na SC 74 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 20-Mar-18 Sold 1921
80 na SC 209 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 18-Mar-18 Sunk off Long Island 1918
81 231254 SC 210 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 18-Mar-18 Sold 1930, later Sea Rambler
82 na SC 211 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 28-Nov-18 Sold 1921
83 223300 SC 212 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 5-Mar-18 Sold 1921, later M P Co. No. 3
84 na SC 213 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 18-Mar-18 Sold 1921
85 na Standard Aircraft 75 Airplane Hulls
86 na SC 381 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 9-Jun-18 To France as C-64
87 na SC 382 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 9-Jun-18 To France as C-69
88 na SC 383 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 27-Sep-18 To France as C-76
89 na SC 384 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 27-Sep-18 To France as C-77
90 na SC 385 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 24-Oct-18 To France as C-80
91 na U.S. Navy 10 Airplane Hulls
92 224144 Harbor Tug No. 75 U.S. Navy Yard Tug 215d 88 1918 To USCG 1919 as Chowan, sold 1924 as Mary F. Kelley, scrapped 1954
93 222595 Harbor Tug No. 76 U.S. Navy Yard Tug 215d 88 1918 Sold 1922 as New York Marine Co. No. 8, later Maple Leaf, Kathleen K. Kehoe, scrapped 1962
94 na U.S. Navy 10 Airplane Hulls
95 na SC 426 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 8-Jan-19 Sold 1922
96 na SC 427 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 8-Jan-19 Sold 1921
97 258044 SC 428 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 8-Jan-19 To City of Baltimore 1921 as fireboat Cascade, later Cracker Barrel, scrapped 1975
98 na SC 429 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 28-Dec-18 Sold 1921
99 na SC 430 U.S. Navy Sub Chaser 85d 110 15-Jan-19 Sold 1921
100 218989 Bilma II W. G. Selby Gas Yacht 33 47 1919 Later Tramp 1927, Dorymar, Tramp, to USCS 1943, to USCG 1950s, sold 1970s, now Mariana II
101 219193 Loafalong John G. King Gas Yacht 33 47 1919
102 219190 Riette II Geo. G. Shelton Gas Yacht 33 47 1919 Later Alexandrea, Edith III, Connie I, Ariadne, Entre Nous, Hapala III, now Grand Lady
103 219191 Scarus John H. Eastwood Gas Yacht 33 47 1919 Later Azile, Elsara, So What, Entre Nous, Homeport Too, NLD 1952
104 219296 Zigan Edward S. Moore Gas Yacht 33 47 1919
105 219475 Helen Louise V. B. Hubbell Gas Yacht 33 47 1919 Later Merrillann, Bobalong, Darian, Kiwi
106 Buzzer A. J. D. Paul Gas Yacht 38 1919 Later Bon Doon III
107 213913 ex-Palisades Van Lear Black Gas Yacht 136 120 1919 Conversion to Pioneer
108 219424 Nadesah J. H. Carstairs Gas Yacht 81 76 1919 Later Sangamo, CG 658, CG 80003, Sangamo, Friendship
109 219427 Osana Clayton G. Dixon Gas Yacht 81 76 1919 Later Lena H
110 219426 Kingfisher E. L. King Gas Yacht 81 76 1919 Later Mimosa, Spring Lake
111 220262 Tosca Albert C. Middleton Gas Yacht 34 47 1919 Later Dorothy, Aileen II, Barbette, Joya, Oluolu, Islander
112 Riposo II H. B. Baruch Power Boat 52 1919 Later Riposo
113 220253 Donaldo Sailing W. Baruch Gas Yacht 34 47 1920 Later Marylin, Clare, Comfort, Abadab, Albatross, Kings Glory, Helva
114 220395 Reverie Arthur K. Bourne Gas Yacht 48 56 1920 Later Reposando, Maroya, Edora II, Maroya, Tropic, Dunvegan
115 220393 Nahmeoka H. N. Baruch Gas Yacht 48 56 1920 Later Arline, Anado, Domino II, Vizcaya
116 220394 Cyrene Robert W. Bond Gas Yacht 48 56 1921 Later Amril, Surona II, Bee-Cee, Rosalind, Kiyanis
117 Equatorial Carib Syndicate, Ltd Power Boat 1921
118 220882 Luneta S. L. H. Slocum Gas Yacht 99 80 1921 Later Jane, Lucerne
119 219191 Scarus John H. Eastwood Gas Yacht 85 1921
120 220887 Miramar Edward H. Garcia Gas Yacht 81 67 1921 Later Bolo, Venetia
220886 Nahmeoka Arthur J. Grimes Gas Yacht 101 80 1921 Later Tred Avon
121 221388 Enchantress III Louis Burk Gas Yacht 106 78 1921 Later Jedge II, Mabel Claire
122 222299 Pilgrim Wm. Elkins Gas Yacht 106 82 1921 Later Marlen III, Deltra II
123 Seaway Louis W. Wheelock Power Boat 30 1921
124 222117 Amitie C. B. Prettyman Gas Yacht 93 70 1921 Later Friendship II, Loller, Marana
125 222260 Nedmac A. C. Middleton Aux. Sloop 23 39 1922 Later Trade Winds, Sea Castle
126 222261 Snug Arthur Bloch Gas Yacht 58 59 1922 Later Renee, Margaret, Marjoclaire, Lazy Me, Tunky Too, Stray Winds II
127 222335 Lazy Lady Robt. Wolstenholme Gas Yacht 39 66 1922
128 222463 Elsie E. B. Bower Aux. Cutter 45 54 1922 Later CG 73002
129 222952 Emeska John L. Kemmerer Gas Yacht 59 62 1923 Later Marylin IV, Priscilla, Charming Alice, Capricorn
130 222954 Minken Paul A. Schoellkopf Gas Yacht 59 62 1923 Later True Blue, Moonlight, See-Rest, Sandy Mae
131 223047 Ebenezer J. Aron Gas Yacht 69 64 1923 Later Marlen, Mendota II, Shy-Ann II, El-Ja, Agase, Corsair
132 223049 Ocoee W. S. Milne Gas Yacht 69 64 1923 Later Pamona, Berto, Onawa
133 223197 Mycelma III A. W. Atkinson Gas Yacht 19 50 1923 Later Anjolee
134 223445 Bilma III W. G. Selby Gas Yacht 69 64 1923 Later Querida, Pamela II, Helma, Veneck B, Querida II, Morade, Miyo III, Bilma III, Kay-Bob, Lady Fair, Ebenezer II, Mustard Seed, Ebeneezer
135 223476 Mariposa Geo. D. Rosengarten Gas Yacht 83 73 1923 Later Charlotte, Olivette, Cintra, Sea Dweller, A-PAC-O, Nadia, Safari, Francis Fayard
136 223788 Conowingo G. W. Fleming Gas Yacht 59 62 1924 Later Priscilla, Rosecliff II
223793 Josephine Power Boat 128 86 1927
137 223960 Mariska F. D. Owsley Gas Yacht 59 63 1924 Later Hiawatha, Elsie, Tahoma, Raymar, Traveler, Lucy II
138 Acomes A. C. Middleton Aux. Yawl 36 1926 Later Blue Heron
139 224168 Coconut W. J. Matheson Gas Yacht 105 80 1924 Later Tumbler, Virginia J, Virginian
140 224073 Sequoia Richard Cadwalader Gas Yacht 91 78 1924 Later Serenia
141 224223 Zenithia A. J. Fay Gas Yacht 91 78 1924 Later Heavy Moon, Sylvia, Intrepid
142 CG 100 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1924 To USN 1933 as YP 67, sold 1946
143 CG 101 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1924 To USN 1933 as YP 53, sold 1946
144 176777 CG 102 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1924 To USN 1933 as YP 5, accidentally torpedoed 1938, later barge AMVET, NLD 1956
145 CG 103 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1924 To USN 1933 as YP 48, sold 1946
146 234718 CG 104 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1924 To USN 1933 as YP 219, sold 1946 as Nancy D
147 253262 CG 105 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1924 To USN 1933 as YP 9, sold 1946, later barge Blythe Spirit, abandoned 1968
148 253204 CG 106 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1924 To USN 1933 as YP 24, sold 1946, later A-ONE, burned 1961
149 CG 107 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1924
150 CG 108 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1924 Destroyed 1931
151 237148 CG 109 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1924 Later Racketeer, sank at pier 1942
152 CG 110 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1924
153 CG 111 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1924 Burned 1931
154 CG 112 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1924 To USN 1933 as YP 57, sold 1946 as Donjac III, later Yipee
155 CG 113 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1924 In collision and sank 1928
156 CG 114 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1924 Lost at sea 1925
157 224699 Alscotia Stricker Coles Gas Yacht 135 87 1924 Lengthened to 103 ft. 1942, later Triad, Arab, Sirena
158 CG 278 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1925 To USN 1933 as YP 50, sold 1946
159 240817 CG 279 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1925 Later Clara, CG-74347, Clara
160 259041 CG 280 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1925 To USN 1933 as YP 36, sold 1946 as Sandra and Jean, abandoned 1957
161 232737 CG 281 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1925 Sold 1925 as Ethyl Ruth
162 CG 282 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1925
163 CG 283 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1925
164 CG 284 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1925
165 CG 285 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1925
166 251185 CG 286 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1925 To USN 1933 as YP 23, sold 1946 as Bonnie G,
167 CG 287 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1925
168 CG 288 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1925 Later CG 74344
169 CG 289 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1925
170 240054 CG 290 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1925 Sold 1931 as Venture, NLD 1954
171 CG 291 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1925
172 CG 292 U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Craft 37d 75 1925
173 225101 Samuri Earl Dodge Gas Yacht 163 94 1925 Later Eleanor IV, Sydney, Seaplay, Helma, to USN 1942 as YHB 14, sold 1946 as Helma, destroyed by hurricane Donna 1960
174 225115 Sequoia II Richard Cadwalader Gas Yacht 163 96 1925 To USN 1931 as Sequoia (AG 23), presidential yacht, sold 1977 as Sequoia II, active
175 225227 Thalia Thos. M. Howell Gas Yacht 119 85 1925 Later Yowana, Marion, Shiawassee V, Golden Greek, Private Dancer
176 225226 Troubadour Webb Jay Gas Yacht 119 84 1925 Later Ilderim, NLD 1968
177 225498 Riposo H. B. Baruch Gas Yacht 121 85 1926 Later Worthwhyle, Minoco, North Star, Margo II, Harmonell
178 234153 H. J. Burlington Board of Fish & Game Power Boat 60 67 1926 Later Mayral II, Ruth Jeanne II
179 225758 Pilgrim II Wm. M. Elkins Gas Yacht 118 85 1926 To USN 1942 as YFB 30, sold 19?? as Pilgrim II, NLD 1995
180 225966 Trail Wm. Wallace Gas Yacht 127 85 1926 Later Southern Trail
181 225797 Freedom A. J. Fay Gas Yacht 156 96 1926 Later Sunset
182 226118 Summer Girl J. G. Roberts Gas Yacht 127 89 1926 Later Ranora III, Dormar, Americana, Heavy Moon, Nemo, stranded and lost 1958
183 226170 Truant Truman H. Newberry Gas Yacht 167 97 1927 Later Nancy IV, Shiawassee III, to USN 1941 as YP 603, sold 1945 as Shiawassee III, foundered 1947 off Bimini
184 226186 Eala R. W. Bingham Gas Yacht 127 85 1927 Later Maroc, YP 612, Forevansake II
185 226991 Mariska F. D. Owsley Gas Yacht 128 93 1927 Later Heigh-Ho, Truelove, Dolphin, Josephine, Windswept, Helma, Isis, Lady Mary
186 226578 Dixie Belle Jacob Aron Gas Yacht 128 86 1927 Later Marybelle, to USN 1942 as YP 574, sold 1946
187 226527 Dream F. L. DuBosque Gas Yacht 61 75 1927 Later Impulse II, Jedge II, Luneta II, Rover
188 226761 Bilma IV W. G. Selby Gas Yacht 21 44 1927
189 227135 Nicoya Frederick B. Lovejoy Diesel Yacht 140 86 1927
190 227642 Day Dream Wm. H. Reynolds Diesel Yacht 323 113 1927 Later Niagara, to USN 1942 as YHB 13, sold 1946 to Mexican interests
191 227582 Frolic III Walter P. Chrysler Gas Yacht 48 71 1927 To USA as Q-83, later Frolic III, Explorer
192 227581 Waleda II Walter H. Lippincott Diesel Yacht 149 113 1928 Later Tyrer, to USCG as WIX 339, Catherine-Tek
Sea Call II John Trumpy Gas Aux. Schooner 30 1928
193 227907 Elsie Fenimore E. R. F. Johnson Diesel Yacht 71 76 1928 Later Spendthrift III, Ericka
194 228024 Lanai Arthur C. James Gas Yacht 107 80 1927 Later Who Cares, Undine, Vergemere, Vanity Fair, The Midas Touch, Golden Lion, Lady Mary
195 228063 Mariposa George Rosengarten Diesel Yacht 142 90 1928
196 228294 Luneta S. L. H. Slocum Diesel Yacht 148 90 1928 Later Jedge, Carolyn, YP 572, Azalea Queen, Genie, Regina, Paradise II, Lady Esther, Luneta
197 228120 Saunterer Jeremiah Milbank Diesel Yacht 149 90 1928 To USN 1942 as YP 579, sold 1946
198 228292 Viator Maitland Alexander Diesel Yacht 164 98 1929 To USN 1942 as YHB 16, sold 1946 to Honduran interests
199 228643 Maemere DeWitt Page Diesel Yacht 182 100 1929 To USCG 1941 CGB-30, sold 1946 as Sea Panther, later High Spirits
200 228805 Dream Girl J. G. Roberts Diesel Yacht 157 92 1929 Later Big Pebble, to USCG 1941 as CGB-23, to USN 1942 as YHB 23, sold 1946
201 229211 Memory F. E. Kingston Diesel Yacht 157 92 1929 Later West Wind, Lela, to USN 1942 as YHB 17, later YAG 21, wrecked 1945
202 229090 Sahlou C. Sahler Hornbeck Diesel Yacht 62 76 1929 Later Doreta, Florence, Bangalore, to USN 1942 as YP 458, sold 1946
203 229497 Silver Moon II John E. Zimmerman Diesel Yacht 153 92 1930 Later Masquerader, Aras, Fransu, Governor's Lady, Lady Margarert, foundered 1976
204 229886 All Alone Geo. D. Codrington Diesel Yacht 65 76 1930 Later Anahita, CG-76002, Minoco, Cleopatra, scrapped 1970
205 229498 Tech, Jr F. V. DuPont Diesel Yacht 69 81 1930 Later Tech, St Georges, Admiral Charles H. Lyman
206 229930 Lanakila Frederick B. Lovejoy Diesel Yacht 158 94 1930 Later Ellenar, to USN 1942 as YAG 19, sold 1946 to non-US interests
207 229790 Truant Truman H. Newberry Diesel Yacht 221 110 1930 Later Idyl, Carnan, to USN 1942 as YHB 9, sold 1946 as Muriel B, North Wales, Carola, Manatee, scrapped 1980
208 229872 Mono George K. Morrow Diesel Yacht 161 96 1930 Later Carita, to USN 1942 as YP 602, sold 1946
209 229834 Arminia William W. Atterbury Diesel Yacht 161 100 1930 Later Stella Polaris, to USN 1940 as Goldcrest (AM 78), completed as Agate (PYc 4), sold 1946 as Stella Polaris, later Bali, Vallarta Alegre, Nostalgia
210 230414 Minoco Mills Novelty Co Diesel Yacht 174 98 1930 Later Idyll, to USN 1942 as YHB 15, later YAG 20, sold 1945 to Honduran interests
211 230897 Captiva Helen H. Whitney Diesel Yacht 179 101 1931 Later Columbia
212 230681 Virago Thos. H. McCarter Diesel Yacht 142 89 1931
213 Not used
214 231388 Alamo William F. Ladd Diesel Yacht 335 143 1932 Later Rellimpa, Ranley, Ronaele, to USN 1942 as Alabaster (PYc 21), Alabaster, sold 1957 as Alamo, Fiesta II (Mexico), burned 1982
231651 Diesel Yacht 112 1932 Later Babe Rainbow
215 231671 Veruselle Hopkins Diesel Yacht 167 98 1932 Later Hielander, Alcedo
216 232258 Seagoin' William K. Barclay Jr. Aux. Schooner 34 1933 Later Rambler II
217 232280 Minel Ritner K. Walling Aux. Schooner 17 36 1933 Later Margot, Pipe Dream II,
218 Lodsen Franklin M. Doan Aux. Cutter 7 25 1933 Later Dipper, Pavanne
219 233593 Elsie Fenimore Eldridge R. F. Johnson Aux. Ketch 94 78 1934 Later John M. Howard, Earl of Desmond, Northern Light, Caroline Rose, Kick Back, now Elsie
220 233947 Edrus Russell L. Heverling Aux. Sloop 21 38 1935 Later Olive IV, Allegro
221 233946 Alelnansr Sayre M. Ramsdell Power Boat 20 42 1935 Later Malihini
222 Stock Boat Aux. Cutter 7 30 1935
223 538196 Rip Tide Joseph J. Summerill Jr. Aux. Cutter 7 30 1935 Now at the Camden Shipyard and Maritime Museum
224 Eugenia W. Lynn Henderson Aux. Cutter 7 30 1936 Later Spray
225 Stock Boat Aux. Cutter 7 30 1935
226 234212 Florence V William J. McCahan III Power Boat 74 76 1935 To USCG 1942 as CG-653, CG-79001, Contessa
227 Deep Water Charles Welsh Aux. Cutter 7 30 1935 Later Saracen, Deep Water
228 234490 Innisfail Joseph M. Cudahy Power Boat 104 75 1935 Later Sea Call, Wadu, Variety, Minerva, Enticer, featured in "Some Like It Hot"
229 Suitsus F. V. Dupont Power Boat 36 1936 Later Muja III
230 234913 Consort IV T. Monroe Dobbins Power Boat 99 86 1936 To USN 1942 as YP 218, sold 1946 as Jaguar
235622 Hijac II Power Boat 19 40 1936
231 236529 Tritona John H. Ballantine Power Boat 63 58 1937 Later Mako, Jasuva, Margo, Otsego, Tranquill II
232 236204 We Three Dr Leon Levy Power Boat 63 58 1937 Later Ro, Random, Makamor, Dorick, B-Way, Mitzpah, Princess Holly, Swan
233 236691 Blue Heaven W. W. Trumpy Power Boat 63 58 1937 Later Inspector, Blue Heaven, Flying Lady
234 236861 Arev Harold P. Whitmore Power Boat 19 42 1937 Later Pendula, Sheerwater, Arev
235 236970 Helma Bruce Dodson Power Boat 63 58 1938 Later Siren, Marianal III, Sea Tabby
236 237423 Abadab Max H. Thurnauer Power Boat 63 58 1938 Later Mariah, Getana (Panama)
237 Egret Charles P. Schutt Power Boat 46 1938
238 237648 Far Cry Edwin M Chance Sloop 22 43 1938
239 238027 Morning Star E E Dupont Power Ketch 102 80 1938 To USN 1942 as YP 241, sold 1946 as Pez Espada IV, later Mirage, Turning Point
240 238567 Halaia Paige A. Drexel Cruiser 63 58 1938 Later Alice B IV, Elaine, Sea Dream, White Wing, Curlu, Robert V, Irish Lady, The Lady, now The Washingtonian
241 238675 Nameni Paige A. Rodman Power Boat 31 51 1939
242 239004 Innisfail Joseph Cudahy Power Boat 114 80 1939 To USN 1942 as YP 354, sold 1946 as Ora B II, Innisfail, El Presidente, now Innisfail
243 240167 Martha William M Davey Power Boat 74 67 1940 Later Mystic V, Vita, Agrion, Olustee, Marben, Joint Venture, Barchrisda, now Eleanor
244 239629 Drifter Frank O. Sherrill Power Boat 86 72 1939 Later Charmarie, to USN 1942 as YP 412, sold 1946 as Nautilus, later Minerva, Leonie, Lady Marie, Mryann, Martha Ann, Marben Drifter
245 239767 Jinia III Arthur M. Stoner Power Boat 73 65 1939 To USN 1942 as YP 541, sold 1946 as Mojo, later Phyllis B, Jamie Lee, Dream Lady, now tour boat Renown
246 239687 Tech, Jr. Francis V. Dupont Power Boat 29 44 1939 Burnt 1965 in Shrewsbury NJ
247 240262 Alcy Howard A. Perkins Power Boat 39 61 1940 To USN 1942 as YP 390, sold 1946, later Alcy, Mystic
139641 ? Sea Call III John Trumpy Aux. Cutter 25 1941 Later Bonny
248 240724 Chanticleer Samuel S. Stanford Power Boat 54 60 1941 To USN 1942 as YP 403, sold 1946, later Chanticleer, Elizabeth, burned 1957
249 na SC 507 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 19-Jan-42 To France 1944 as CH 85
250 na SC 508 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 27-Mar-42 To France 1944 as CH 95
251 na SC 524 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 13-Apr-42 To France 1944 as Tirailleur (CH 101), scrapped 1967
252 na SC 525 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 1-May-42 To France 1944 as CH 102
253 na SC 526 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 11-May-42 To France 1944 as CH 114
254 na SC 527 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 11-May-42 Sold in the Philippines 1948
255 na SC 528 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 12-Jun-42 Sold in the Philippines 1948
256 na SC 529 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 26-Jun-42 To France 1944 as CH 84
257 SC 630 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 6-Aug-42 To NDRF 1948
258 SC 631 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 19-Aug-42 To NDRF 1948
259 na SC 632 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 2-Sep-42 Sunk off Okinawa 1945
260 na SC 633 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 9-Sep-42 Destroyed 1946
261 na SC 634 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 26-Sep-42 To the USSR 1945 as BO 309
262 SC 635 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 23-Oct-42 To USCG 1945 as Air Eider (WAVR 419), later Yank, Bronx Queen, sank 1989
263 SC 1023 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 18-Dec-42 To USCG 1945 as Air Plover (WAVR 453)
264 na SC 1024 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 3-Dec-42 In collision and lost off North Carolina 1943
265 SC 1025 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 23-Jan-43 To NDRF 1948
266 SC 1026 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 14-Jan-43 To NDRF 1948
267 SC 1027 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 2-Feb-43 To USCG 1945 as Air Puffin (WAVR 454)
268 SC 1028 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 27-Mar-43 To USCG 1945 as Air Quail (WAVR 455)
269 na SC 1067 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110' 3-Apr-43 Foundered off Attu 19-Nov-43
270 263175 SC 1068 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 13-Apr-43 To USCG 1945 as Air Snipe (WAVR 465), sold 1948 as Air Snipe
271 261371 SC 1069 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 26-Apr-43 To USCG 1945 as Air Sparrow (WAVR 466), sold 1948 as Get-Along
272 SC 1070 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 24-May-43 To USCG 1945 as Air Starling (WAVR 467)
273 na SC 1071 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 8-Jun-43 Later PGM 6, transferred foreign 1947
274 na SC 1072 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 28-Jun-43 Later PGM 7, in collision and lost in the Bismarck Sea 18-Jul-44
275 na SC 1073 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 19-Jul-43 To the USSR 1943 as BO 206
276 na SC 1074 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 28-Jul-43 To the USSR 1943 as BO 207
277 na SC 1075 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 27-Jul-43 To the USSR 1943 as BO 208
278 na SC 1076 US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 23-Aug-43 To the USSR 1943 as BO 209
262197 One of the above US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 1943 Later f/v Cajun Queen
277293 One of the above US Navy Sub Chaser 148d 110 1943 Later f/v Markeva
279 YT 225 Maquinna US Navy Tug 260d 19-Sep-44 To Washington DC 1946 as fireboat William T. Belt, retired 1959
280 YT 226 Chaska US Navy Tug 260d 23-Nov-44 Sold 1956
281 YT 227 Alamingo US Navy Tug 260d 19-Feb-45 Struck 1964
282 YT 228 Alamuchee US Navy Tug 260d 4-May-45 Sold 1960
na RPC 51-80 US Navy Crash Boat Redesignated PTC 37-66
283 na PTC 37 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Oct-43 To the USSR 1943
284 na PTC 38 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Oct-43 To the USSR 1943
285 na PTC 39 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Oct-43 To the USSR 1943
286 na PTC 40 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Nov-43 To the USSR 1943
287 na PTC 41 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Nov-43 To the USSR 1943
288 na PTC 42 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Nov-43 To the USSR 1943
289 na PTC 43 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Dec-43 To the USSR 1943
290 na PTC 44 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Dec-43 To the USSR 1944
291 na PTC 45 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Dec-43 To the USSR 1944
292 na PTC 46 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Jan-44 To the USSR 1944
293 na PTC 47 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Jan-44 To the USSR 1944
294 na PTC 48 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Jan-44 To the USSR 1944
295 na PTC 49 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Jan-44 Designated a "small boat"
296 na PTC 50 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Feb-44 Designated a "small boat", sold 1958
297 na PTC 51 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Feb-44 Designated a "small boat"
298 na PTC 52 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Feb-44 Designated a "small boat", sold 1960
299 na PTC 53 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Feb-44 Designated a "small boat"
300 na PTC 54 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Mar-44 To the USSR 1944
301 na PTC 55 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Mar-44 To the USSR 1944
302 na PTC 56 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Mar-44 To the USSR 1944
303 na PTC 57 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Apr-44 To the USSR 1944
304 na PTC 58 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Apr-44 To the USSR 1944
305 na PTC 59 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 May-44 To the USSR 1944
306 na PTC 60 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 May-44 To the USSR 1944
307 na PTC 61 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 May-44 To the USSR 1944
308 na PTC 62 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Jun-44 To the USSR 1944
309 na PTC 63 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Jun-44 To the USSR 1944
310 na PTC 64 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Jul-44 To the USSR 1944
311 na PTC 65 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Jul-44 To the USSR 1944
312 na PTC 66 US Navy Crash Boat 40d 77 Aug-44 To the USSR 1944
250099 Makaira Lester M. Sears Power Boat 44 61 1946
250631 Carol Anne R. Foster Reynolds Power Boat 57 57 1946
284432 Andrea Power Boat 56 55 1946 Later Lady Bay
251399 Capricorn Lady Power Boat 75 67 1947 Later Silver Swan
252222 Marylin Power Boat 106 76 1947 Later Random
253074 Gretchen III William A. DeLaney Power Boat 57 57 1947 Later Shinnecock, Private Pleasure, now Lady Catherine
253965 Seaplay Diesel Towing Power Boat 110 76 1947 Later Natamor II, Seaway, Beau Rivage, S.S. Sophie, now BB
330 253445 Tomadge III Power Boat 54 57 1947 Later Southern, Commander, Janirve V, Paradise, Rusty Su, now Adonia

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Historical Summary:

112 foot 1929 M/Y High Spirits built by Mathis Yacht Building Co. of Camden, NJ and designed by John Trumpy. Built on 6 June 1929 as hull no. 199 she was commissioned by DeWitt Page of Bristol, CT. Before receiving her current name in 1971 she was also known as Maemere, Big Pebble and Sea Panther . After serving in the US Coast Guard (1942-1945) she eventually made her way to San Diego, CA and is the proud possession of CYA veteran William D. Lynch. High Spirits is the largest Trumpy yacht in operation today.

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A Summary of Motor Yacht HIGH SPIRITS

Mathis Yacht Building Co launched motor yacht HIGH SPIRITS in 1929. Accordingly, she was built country of the United States. HIGH SPIRITS had her yacht design work finished by John Trumpy and John Trumpy. This superyacht HIGH SPIRITS is able to sleep overnight the sum total of 8 aboard together with around 4 operating crew.

The Construction & Yacht Design relating to Luxury Yacht HIGH SPIRITS

John Trumpy was the naval architect involved in the professional nautical plans for HIGH SPIRITS. Also the company John Trumpy successfully worked on this project. Built at Mathis Yacht Building the vessel was fabricated in the recognised yachting country the United States. She was successfully launched in Camden Nj in 1929 before being transferred to the owner. The hull was crafted from wooden. The motor yacht superstructure component is made for the most part using wood. With a width of 6.1 m or 20 feet HIGH SPIRITS has reasonable internal space. A fairly shallow draught of 1.98m (6.5ft) affects the list of overall marinas she can visit, taking into account their minimum depth at low tide. She had refit improvement and changes completed in 1980.

The Engineering And The Crusie Speed The M/Y HIGH SPIRITS is Able To Achieve:

The 6-110 engine powering the yacht is produced by GM. HIGH SPIRITS is propelled by twin screw propellers. The engine of the ship generates 300 horse power (or 221 kilowatts). She is fitted with 2 engines. The total output for the yacht is 1200 HP or 883 KW.

Aboard Superyacht HIGH SPIRITS There is The Following Passenger Accommodation Layout:

With space for a maximum of 8 visiting passengers staying on board, the HIGH SPIRITS accommodates everyone comfortably. She also utilises around 4 expert crew members to manage.

A List of the Specifications of the HIGH SPIRITS:

Superyacht Name:Motor Yacht HIGH SPIRITS
Ex:Maemere; Big Pebble; Sea Panther
Built By:Mathis Yacht Building Co.
Built in:Camden Nj, United States
Launched in:1929
Refitted in:1980
Length Overall:33.53 metres / 110 feet.
Waterline Length:31.03 (101.8 ft)
Naval Architecture:John Trumpy, John Trumpy
Gross Tonnes:182
Nett Tonnes:145
Hull / Superstructure Construction Material:wooden / wood
Owner of HIGH SPIRITS:Unknown
HIGH SPIRITS available for luxury yacht charters:-
Is the yacht for sale:-
Helicopter Landing Pad:No
Material Used For Deck:wood
The Country the Yacht is Flagged in:United States
Official registry port is: Rancho Santa Fe Ca
Home port:San Diego Ca, USA
Max yacht charter guests:8
Number of Crew Members:4
The main engines are two 300 HP / 221 Kilowatts GM. The Model type is 6-110 diesel.
Giving the combined power of 1200 HP /883 KW.
Approximate Cruise Speed is 10 nautical miles per hour.
Her top Speed is around 12 nautical miles per hour.
Fuel tanks: 6813 L.
Water: unknown.
Yacht Beam: 6.1m/20ft.
Waterline Length (LWL): 31.03m/101.8ft.
Draught Maximum: 1.98m/6.5ft.

Further Information On The Yacht

Her deck material is predominantly a wood deck.

HIGH SPIRITS Disclaimer:

The luxury yacht HIGH SPIRITS displayed on this page is merely informational and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by CharterWorld. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and informations are displayed in good faith but CharterWorld does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current.

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