Atalanta (1883)
 Atalanta photographed by Nathaniel Stebbins in 1887
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Atalanta |
| Owner | Jay Gould |
| Builder | William Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia |
| Fate | Sold to Venezuelan Navy 1900 |
 Venezuela | |
| Name | Restaurador |
| Acquired | 1900 |
| General characteristics as built | |
| Type | Yacht |
| Length | 228 ft (69 m) |
Atalanta was a 228-foot (69 m) steam yacht built in Philadelphia by William Cramp & Sons in 1883 for the financier Jay Gould.[1]
History
Atalanta was built for Jay Gould the same year that
Venezuelan crisis of 1902–03 and put into service under a German flag as part of the blockading squadron. After the crisis, it was returned to the Venezuelans. It was renamed General Salom and continued in service until 1950.[3]
Gallery
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Restaurador, Olaf Rahardt -
Restaurador - Cura¢ao -
German Crew with Lieutenant Commander Titus Türk (1902)
References
- ^ "Yacht Club celebrating its 75th Anniversary". The Rye Chronicle. Rye, New York. July 17, 1958. p. 1.
- ^ "In the Sporting World, Why the American Yacht Club Was Organized". The World. New York. April 20, 1884. p. 12.
- ^ Forbes, John (28 April 1985), "Famous Moments in Yachting", New York Times
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