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{{Short description|Marine service provider and shipbuilder in Annapolis, Maryland}}
⚫ '''Annapolis Yacht Yard''' was founded in 1937 by Nelson-Reid, Inc, naval architects and yacht brokers in ]. Annapolis Yacht Yard was major builder of ]s and ]s during ]. In 1947, after the death of Chris Nelson, Annapolis Yacht Yard sold to John Trumpy & Sons.
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⚫ Annapolis Yacht Yard built PT boats BPT-2 to BPT-68, 1PT-400 to PT-429, PT-661 to PT-730. Annapolis Yacht Yard built Submarine chaser ] to SC-691 and SC-1309 to SC 1314. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://usautoindustryworldwartwo.com/annapolisyachtyard.htm|title=The Annapolis Yacht Yard in World War Two|website=usautoindustryworldwartwo.com}}</ref>The site today is called ''Annapolis Yacht Yard'' at {{coord|38.97291| -76.48222|display=inline}}. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shipbuildinghistory.com/shipyards/yachtsmall/trumpymd.htm|title=Chance Marine Construction Annapolis Yacht Yard Trumpy}}</ref> ] built by Annapolis Yacht Yard is a rare surviving PT boats at the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/05728.htm|title=PT-728|website=www.navsource.org}}</ref> 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 buitl for Great Britain, renamed HM MTB. <ref>https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/1999/june/sup-ships-annapolis</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/05960.htm|title=BPT-68|website=www.navsource.org}}</ref>
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⚫ '''Annapolis Yacht Yard''' was founded in 1937 by Nelson-Reid, Inc, naval architects and yacht brokers in ]. Annapolis Yacht Yard was across the ] from the ].

== History ==
⚫ Annapolis Yacht Yard was a major builder of ]s and ]s during ]. In 1947, after the death of Chris Nelson, Annapolis Yacht Yard sold to ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://usautoindustryworldwartwo.com/annapolisyachtyard.htm|title=The Annapolis Yacht Yard in World War Two|website=usautoindustryworldwartwo.com}}</ref> The site today is called the ''Yacht Yard''. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shipbuildinghistory.com/shipyards/yachtsmall/trumpymd.htm|title=Chance Marine Construction Annapolis Yacht Yard Trumpy}}</ref> ] built by Annapolis Yacht Yard is a rare surviving PT boats at the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/05728.htm|title=PT-728|website=www.navsource.org}}</ref> 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 ], renamed HM MTB boats, a ] design.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/1999/june/sup-ships-annapolis|title=Sup Ships Annapolis|date=January 12, 2023|website=U.S. Naval Institute}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/05960.htm|title=BPT-68|website=www.navsource.org}}</ref> In 1962, Annapolis yard was destroyed in a fire, in 1974 John Trumpy & Sons closed.<ref>{{Cite web
|url = http://www.acbs.org/rudder/oldrudder/Rudder/Summer2000/Trumpy.htm
|title = John Trumpy & Sons, Inc. by Mike Miron
|work = acbs.org
|accessdate = 5 July 2010
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20101025101310/http://acbs.org/rudder/oldrudder/Rudder/Summer2000/Trumpy.htm
|archivedate = 25 October 2010
}}</ref> 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 ], son of ], 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.<ref></ref>

==Boats==
Annapolis Yacht Yard built for World War II:
*PT boats BPT-2 to BPT-68, PT-400 to PT-429, and PT-661 to PT-730
*Submarine chaser ] to SC-691 and SC-1309 to SC 1314

==Chance Boatyard==
{{Infobox NRHP
| name = Chance Boatyard
<br>(Annapolis Yacht Yard in 1937)
| nrhp_type =
| image = CHANCE BOATYARD, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD.jpg
| caption = Main building
| location = 222 Severn Ave., ]
| coordinates = {{coord|38|58|22|N|76|28|54|W|display=inline,title}}
| locmapin = Maryland#USA
| area =
| built = 1913
| architect = Harold M. Simmons
| architecture =
| added = April 14, 1999
| refnum = 99000421<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2008a}}</ref>
}}
{{main|Chance Boatyard}}
The site of Annapolis Yacht Yard was the ] when Chris Nelson acquired the Chance Boatyard for the Annapolis Yacht Yard. The site has become a U.S. National Register of Historic Places.<ref></ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Chance Boatyard Annapolis, MD.JPG|Yacht Yard view from Compromise Street Bridge
CHANCE BOATYARD, ANNAPOLIS, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY MD.jpg|Yacht Yard older building
USS SC-696.jpg|] built by Annapolis Yacht Yard
File:Mk 13 torpedo launch from PT boat c1943.jpg|] launch from PT boat in 1943
PT-140 underway off Melville (Rhode Island) in 1943.jpg|PT boat in 1943
PT-32.jpg|PT Boat
Packard Marine Engine M4 2500 at Battleship Cove in Falls River, Massachusetts.jpg|Packard Marine Engine ] at ] in Falls River, Massachusetts use in PT boats
</gallery>

==External links==
{{Commons category|PT boats}}
{{commonscat-inline|Chance Boatyard}}
*{{MHT url|id=1297|title=Chance Boatyard, Anne Arundel County}}, including photo from 1997, at Maryland Historical Trust


==References== ==References==
{{reflist}} {{reflist}}
{{National Register of Historic Places in Maryland}}
{{SC-497 class submarine chaser}}
{{PT boat}} {{PT boat}}

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Marine service provider and shipbuilder in Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis Yacht Yard
Industry
FoundedJanuary 1937; 88 years ago (1937-01)
FounderChris Nelson
Defunct1947
FateSold
SuccessorJohn Trumpy & Sons
HeadquartersAnnapolis, Maryland, USA
Area servedUS Navy and Annapolis
ProductsPT Boats, sub chasers, yachts
ServicesBoat building and repair

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.

History

Annapolis 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. The site today is called the Yacht Yard. Patrol torpedo boat PT-728 built by Annapolis Yacht Yard is a rare surviving PT boats at the Liberty Aviation Museum. 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. In 1962, Annapolis yard was destroyed in a fire, in 1974 John Trumpy & Sons closed. 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.

Boats

Annapolis Yacht Yard built for World War II:

  • PT boats BPT-2 to BPT-68, PT-400 to PT-429, and PT-661 to PT-730
  • Submarine chaser SC-521 to SC-691 and SC-1309 to SC 1314

Chance Boatyard

United States historic place
Chance Boatyard
(Annapolis Yacht Yard in 1937)
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Main building
Annapolis Yacht Yard is located in MarylandAnnapolis Yacht YardShow map of MarylandAnnapolis Yacht Yard is located in the United StatesAnnapolis Yacht YardShow map of the United States
Location222 Severn Ave., Annapolis, Maryland
Coordinates38°58′22″N 76°28′54″W / 38.97278°N 76.48167°W / 38.97278; -76.48167
Built1913
ArchitectHarold M. Simmons
NRHP reference No.99000421
Added to NRHPApril 14, 1999
Main article: 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.

Gallery

  • Yacht Yard view from Compromise Street Bridge Yacht Yard view from Compromise Street Bridge
  • Yacht Yard older building Yacht Yard older building
  • USS SC-521 built by Annapolis Yacht Yard USS SC-521 built by Annapolis Yacht Yard
  • Mk 13 torpedo launch from PT boat in 1943 Mk 13 torpedo launch from PT boat in 1943
  • PT boat in 1943 PT boat in 1943
  • PT Boat PT Boat
  • Packard Marine Engine M4 2500 at Battleship Cove in Falls River, Massachusetts use in PT boats Packard Marine Engine M4 2500 at Battleship Cove in Falls River, Massachusetts use in PT boats

External links

Media related to Chance Boatyard at Wikimedia Commons

References

  1. "The Annapolis Yacht Yard in World War Two". usautoindustryworldwartwo.com.
  2. "Chance Marine Construction Annapolis Yacht Yard Trumpy".
  3. "PT-728". www.navsource.org.
  4. "Sup Ships Annapolis". U.S. Naval Institute. January 12, 2023.
  5. "BPT-68". www.navsource.org.
  6. "John Trumpy & Sons, Inc. by Mike Miron". acbs.org. Archived from the original on 25 October 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
  7. Annapolis Yacht Yard, npgallery.nps.gov
  8. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  9. Chance Boatyard, npgallery.nps.gov
U.S. National Register of Historic Places in Maryland
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