78-meter 1921 Classic Yacht SS Delphine U.S. Built by Dodge (motorcar) family.

SS Delphine is a yacht commissioned by Horace Dodge, co-founder of Dodge Brothers. The yacht was launched on 2 April 1921, and spans 258 feet (79 m). Power was originally supplied from three Babcock and Wilcox boilers[1] powering two 1,500 horsepower (1,100 kW) quadruple expansion engines.[2] In her 2003 refit Delphine was re-equipped with two modern water-tube boilers operating at 20 bars (290 psi), the larger of which has an evaporation capacity of 14 metric tons (31,000 lb) of steam per hour while the smaller can evaporate 4 metric tons (8,800 lb) per hour; these new boilers supply the original quadruple-expansion engines. "Of all the large American-built steam yachts built between 1893 and 1930, the Delphine is the only one left in her original condition with her original steam engines still in service."
The Delphine caught fire and sank in New York in 1926, to be recovered and restored. She suffered further damage in 1940 when she ran aground in the Great Lakes, and was repaired. She was acquired by the United States Navy in January 1942 and rechristened USS Dauntless (PG-61), to serve as the flagship for Admiral Ernest King, Commander in Chief of the U.S. Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations. She was sold back to Anna Dodge (Horace Dodge's wife) after the conclusion of World War II and restored to civilian standards and service, including her original name.
Delphine changed hands in 1967 and again in 1968, changing names again to Dauntless, only to be sold again in 1986, 1989, and finally 1997 - at scrap metal prices to her current owners - who proceeded to restore her for $60 million to the original 1921 condition including interior decor and the original steam engines. She was rechristened Delphine by Princess Stéphanie of Monaco on 10 September 2003.
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[@Buses2Bikes]

Now THIS is what a Yacht is. Glad to see she still cruises the oceans proudly.

[@jec1ny]

What a magnificent vessel. Now if only Warren Buffet everything to me...

[@984francis]

Thank goodness the original engines still power her.

[@ExpeditionYachts]

I agree. These engines are pieces of art. The longer they run, the more efficient they are. You might want to check out this steam-powered yacht also- Corsair IV was constructed in Maine at the beginning of the Great Depression for $2.5 million (or about $60 million in today’s currency). Measuring 2,142 gross tons, with a registered length of 300 feet and overall length of 343 feet, the Corsair IV was the largest yacht ever built in the U.S.

[@Michael-qg7os]

I’m Fortunate enough to be in the Final Stages of Acquiring ,another Henry J. Gielow Designed Vessel..Built in 1908, She is 58 -1/2 ft. Long,..Double Planked Hull of 2”inch Fir on White Oak Below waterline,and 2” inches of Teak above Waterline..Extremely Well Built Vessel of Very Strong Massive White Oak Timber’s..and Completely Restored ,from ‘Stem-Stern’ with All New Wood of Original Design. She Majestically sits in the Water Like a Floating Museum,and with her Twin English made ‘Lister’ Diesel Engines from the 1950’s..able to sip at 1-1/2 gallons per hour,while maintaining a Cruising Speed of 8 knots...She is a Perfect Liveaboard Vessel,that I’ve been Planning on Cruising for the Next 50 years ( I just turned 60 ) She was Predominately Designed for Coastal Waters and Cruising,but is Capable of taking on some Heavy Seas..Should be Onboard her in the Next 60 days..Can’t Wait to venture into a Secluded Cove in the NW area and Up into Southern Alaska and B.C. / Down below,she has 2 Full Beam Staterooms with a Full Head + Original Bathtub, Walk-around Engine room w/ Day Head..and Ample Workbench +Selection of Tools,Washer/ Dryer combo, and Old Fashioned Steam Heat Registers throughout the Vessel..sitting in a Comfy chair on the Back Deck Moored by a Backdrop of a Waterfall and a Pod of Killer Whales .to Share the View with...’ Looking Forward...🇺🇸⚓️🐾☠️☕️🇨🇮

[@wingding028]

now there's a ship with some class

[@adrianlarkins7259]

Beautiful. Classic. I'm in love with a true lady of the sea.

[@gustengrodslukare4600]

Look at her how beautiful she is a miracle without a doubt. It is different from the plastic rubbish they build today. Thank God that there are people who want to preserve these beauties❤

[@ExpeditionYachts]

Agreed.

[@LudwigvanBeethoven-dt5gj]

WOW just WOW! I absolutely love this vessel! She is so beautiful. I also love how they kept the original engines and original decor.

[@ExpeditionYachts]

The engine is a masterpiece. I really hope it is retained by all future owners.

[@rogergrandify]

MONACO!!!!EHHHH!!!! WELL I GUESS THAT WOULD BE THE ONLY THING WRONG WITH IT.EVEN THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND PAYS TAXES NOW!! WHAT DIRTY MONEY WILL BUY EHHHH,

[@ExpeditionYachts]

Yes indeed.

[@SteamboatWilley]

A beautiful vessel, but the modern bathrooms are a bit gaudy. I would probably ditch the gym and sauna for more comfortable crew cabins.

[@pauljackson2473]

Whenever I hear someone talk about a Yacht. This is what I envision. Not some that seem like floating RV’s. Bragging about every little cubbie hole that can be used for “Storage”.

[@ExpeditionYachts]

Well stated.

[@servicarrider]

Requisitioned? How would they be compensated?

[@ExpeditionYachts]

I don't think they were compensated. Most of the largest US yachts went into naval service during the war. The British also requisitioned yachts. They were returned after the war. I'm guessing the government did not offer to pay for their return to yacht-condition.

[@billsmith5109]

The were purchased or condemned for government use and owners paid. Bill Boeing’s donation of his private DC-5 aircraft to the government stood out as unique.

[@dnmurphy48]

Absolutely beautiful. I don't know if she is still for sale but she had bene reduce dramatically in price to under 20 million euros. I believe she is used for charter.

[@ExpeditionYachts]

I don't think that Delphine is for sale presently. I surveyed her for a client when she was last for sale, but we were unable to get a deal done. This is one of the greatest yachts ever built.

[@KevinMichaelCallihan]

Wonderful. This presentation will be shared to "2020 Gilded Age"; an academic research project showing respect. The engines were impressive, to me. Nice living lifestyles on the seas.

[@ExpeditionYachts]

Thanks for sharing!

[@aaron___6014]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Rheza_DS]

imagine you are a young cruise ship crew who first sailed in the ocean and your ship is near the bermuda triangle at night and from a distance you see this ship, what was on your mind at that time 🕔🚀🕤

[@grondhero]

44,444 views!

[@Zitandgit]

Мадам Ко-Ко выпархнет прям дух захватывает 🥰💐💋

[@davideboschi5716]

My dreams

[@joblink100]

What about US Govt. president yacht President Franklin Roosevelt built?

[@ExpeditionYachts]

I don't know much about it, but Wikipedia reports: USS Potomac (AG-25), formerly USCGC Electra,[4] was Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidential yacht from 1936 until his death in 1945. On August 3, 1941, she played a decoy role while Roosevelt held a secret conference to develop the Atlantic Charter. USS Potomac and USS Sequoia are the last two existing U.S. presidential yachts, after USS Williamsburg was scrapped in January 2016.[3] Potomac is now preserved in Oakland, California, as a National Historic Landmark and the only presidential yacht open to the public.[5]

[@joblink100]

Thank you very much.

[@sirboomsalot4902]

This ship is my dream yacht. I really hope they never replace her steam engines

[@ExpeditionYachts]

There was a plan to keep the steam engines intact, but add diesel-electric azipods for practical cruising. Apparently it takes some time to start up the steam system, and so for maneuvering in port and short trips, the azi's may be practical. But I agree that these steam engines need to be preserved forever. They are magnificent.

[@sirboomsalot4902]

The Yacht Channel I agree

[@brianhollenbeck8633]

❤

[@carlosbelogini7136]

🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏

[@Zitandgit]

Шикарно 👏! 🥰🎂👍🤗

[@jadams3427]

Fabulous.