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Available in West Palm in the Winter and New York in the
Summer, this classic party yacht makes an ideal venue for
Weddings, Social celebrations of all kinds and Corporate events
on the water.
Mariner III was built in 1926 for Captain James Griffiths of
Griffiths Steamship Company. This classic 122' fantail motor
yacht, was designed by Ted Geary. Traveling to China to select
the lumber for her construction, Captain Griffiths chose 3"
teak planking for the hull and very strong wood, called yacal,
for framing. Originally named "SueJa III," Captain
Griffiths used the yacht to travel up and down the West Coast.
Among his travels on SueJa III Captain Griffiths visited many
parts of California. It was in these waters where the actor John
Barrymore made his way on board and demanded to see the owner.
Barrymore insisted on purchasing the vessel! Captain Griffiths,
poking his finger into the tall actor's chest, said, "This
yacht is not for sale at any amount!" Barrymore, however,
did not leave empty-handed. Captain Griffiths introduced
Barrymore to Ted Geary who designed a sister ship for the actor.
It was the least Griffiths could do for a man who had exquisite
taste in boats! Barrymore named his yacht "Infanta"
and gave it to his wife for her birthday. It was 120' in length
and cost, in those days, $225,000 to build.
Captain Griffiths used SueJa III for private use up until
World War II when the Army commandeered her for wartime service.
They ballasted down and set her out on patrol, mainly in the
Aleutian Islands. After the war effort, the Army returned SueJa
III to her owners. By that time Captain Griffiths had died a
natural death. Without her proud owner to command the helm,
SueJa III was placed into the custody of Arthur Ayers (Captain
Griffiths stepson). Mr. Ayers used the vessel to initiate a
charter service. He sent the yacht on many charters in Alaska
where she did quite well commercially. In the early 1950's Mr.
Ayers sold the yacht to a Californian, O. J. Hall, who replaced
her Washington Iron Works Diesel with Detroit Diesel 6-110S, a
pair of engines that were in service for more than thirty years.
Mr. Hall used the yacht to race up and down San Diego Bay. After
a few years of service she was sold to a new owner-a New Yorker
who voyaged on the vessel to the Mediterranean. After a short
time, she wound up in Cannes, France. In keeping with its
original 1920's design and the flavor of that era, the Kennedy
Engine Co., Inc. restored the Mariner III to its old world charm
with deep, rich, patterned furnishings, beautifully varnished
woodwork, and polished solid brass fixtures. It took over two
years with a team of 12 men.
Her reputation for excellence is known throughout New York,
New England, Florida and the Caribbean. She has enjoyed guests
on board from Jacques Cousteau, the Rockefellers, Harrison Ford,
Bruce Willis, Robert Deniro, Don Henley, Jimmy Buffett and
Madonna, in addition to a long list of corporate giants from
across the country. You might recognize her from magazine ads
for Ralph Lauren and Maybelline, fashion and travel editorials
in The New York Times Magazine and many layouts in Victoria's
Secret catalogs.
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Mariner III can accommodate ten guests in five cabins. The
master cabin has a king sized bed, en suite bathroom with a
bath, shower and head. There are two guest cabins with two
single sized beds, en suite bathroom with shower and head.
The next guest cabin has a queen sized bed, en suite bathroom
with shower and head.
The final guest cabin has a double sized bed with en suite
bathroom with shower and head.
The crew have a separate companionway, heads and shower. Mariner
is fully air conditioned through out.
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Captain Sean Kennedy, American, age 44, has eighteen years of
chartering experience. He holds a 500 ton updating to 1600 ton
Masters license. He has experience in the Caribbean, East Coast
of the US and Gulf of Mexico. His hobbies include bicycling,
gardening, restoring and flying aircraft. Chef Felix makes
things happen in the galley.
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