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Annapolis Yacht Yard
Annapolis Yacht Yard was founded in 1937 by Nelson-Reid, Inc, naval architects and yacht brokers in New York City. Annapolis Yacht Yard was across the Severn River from the Annapolis Naval Academy. HistoryAnnapolis Yacht Yard was a major builder of sub chasers and PT boats during World War II. In 1947, after the death of Chris Nelson, Annapolis Yacht Yard sold to John Trumpy & Sons.[1] The site today is called the Yacht Yard. [2] Patrol torpedo boat PT-728 built by Annapolis Yacht Yard is a rare surviving PT boats at the Liberty Aviation Museum.[3] On 1 April 1941, Annapolis Yacht Yard and Chris Nelson, its president, was give its first contract to build two 110-foot submarine chasers. BPT are Motor Torpedo Boat built for Great Britain, renamed HM MTB boats, a Vosper & Company design.[4][5] In 1962, Annapolis yard was destroyed in a fire, in 1974 John Trumpy & Sons closed.[6] Nelson, graduated from MIT in 1918 with a degree in naval architecture. Nelson designed the yachts that Reid and Almen sold to wealthy New York businessmen during the 1920s and 1930s. Annapolis Yacht Yard first customer was James Roosevelt, son of President Franklin Roosevelt, he had his yacht the Sewauna overhauled in the boatyard in July 1937. Nelson most popular model designed was the American Cruiser, a 60-foot twin diesel motor yacht.[7] BoatsAnnapolis Yacht Yard built for World War II:
Chance Boatyard
The site of Annapolis Yacht Yard was the Chance Boatyard when Chris Nelson acquired the Chance Boatyard for the Annapolis Yacht Yard. The site has become a U.S. National Register of Historic Places.[9] Gallery
External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to PT boats.
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