Exploring the Wild Goose! A tour of John Wayne's mighty vessel!!!
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- Join us on a tour of John Wayne's former WWII Navy minesweeper the Wild Goose with Duke's youngest son Ethan Wayne in Newport Beach, CA.
John Wayne was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed voyages on his 136-foot yacht, a converted wooden naval minesweeper, the Wild Goose. The boat was originally titled USS YMS-328 and it rolled out of the Ballard Marine Railway Company shipyard in Seattle, WA on May 26, 1943, Duke’s 35th birthday.
John Wayne treated the Wild Goose as a floating sanctuary for his family and friends. Duke would embark on longer voyages to Mexico or up north to British Columbia and Alaska. Activities included fishing, snorkeling, waterskiing, and playing card games or chess to pass the time.
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I am 78 and John Wayne was a very important man in my life. In his wonderful movies he represented the great American men who tamed the West, fought in our Wars and then built America to what it is today. Our enemies still fear his memory. They would love to remove the memories of everything he stood for. God bless you for doing these wonderful videos.
My father and John were both born in in Winterset in 07. They probably knew each other but to young to remember. Pop had the same mindset think that was the way it was in those days. RIP gents
I'm also 78. I met John Wayne at the Grand Canyon Village in the late 1970s. I was very honored to to do so.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Let’s completely forget he was a far-right racist and utterly despicable excuse for a human being. In other words, he is the epitome of modern day deplorable Cheeto Jesus sycophants.
Tamed the west, you do actually mean steal the land for the Indigenous people….. white history, lol
In the early 70s my brother, Tim and a friend were near The city float ramp at low tide in downtown Ketchikan, AK when they heard someone at the bottom of the ramp yell ‘ hey you boys want to make a couple of bucks packing my laundry up the ramp’? That man was the one and only John Wayne! I wish one of those two would have been me! He was there on one of his regular fishing trips to the area for king salmon! The Wild Goose was tied up often at city float. I still watch all of his old movies as they were and still are some of the best! RIP Duke!
Long story short; I was in the 6th Special Forces at Fort Bragg around 1965-1966. We were ordered to man a Vietnamese village used from training and for hosting visits from visiting politicians. Your dad showed up one day for a tour and when we asked his purpose of visiting he told us he was making a movie about the SF in Southeast Asia. It was good to shake his hand, he was known to be a patriot! Years later I had a sailboat in Newport Harbor on a mooring cthe back bay, J-75, just a few rows back from where Wild Goose was docked. One day I was rowing around sightseeing when your dad’s canon went off. So I rowed over and there was the man himself standing on the after deck. I called up to him and reminded him of his visit to my group at Bragg. Bless his heart he invited me aboard for a drink, showed me around the ship, and we reminisced about those times years before. I can’t hear the Ballad of the Green Berets without thinking of your dad. Thanks for the video, it was good to see the Goose again!
Yes, he represented the great American men of the Great Generation who saved the entire earth in World War II. He was a great American and a great Patriot.
Ethan it’s great that you’re keeping your father’s legacy alive! Keep them coming, look forward to seeing more of them!❤️
John Wayne was one of those old actors who epitomised what Hollywood was like, and I love those actors. Not like today, I find Hollywood a grotesque monster. i watch the old films, not the today films. Well done Ethan on valuing your fathers character and legacy of the past going.
I’m a 70yo Veteran and retired Corporate Pilot and grew up watching John Wayne movies with my Dad. I still enjoy watching a JW movie today. His movies hopefully will live on forever.
My brother and I were kids on a road trip with our dad to Mexico. We got really sick when my dad found Mr. Wayne, who took us aboard his boat, and everyone helped us get better. So basically, we owe him our lives. Thank you sir.
I accidentally blocked "The Dukes" boat when my small sailboat ran out of wind while in the channel at Lido Ile, Newport Beach, summer of 1971. Mr. Wayne greeted me kindly and finally the breeze pick-up. A true good guy.
I was a gymnastics coach at Balboa Bay Club in 1969 and I remember a tradition that for Christmas party for the “staff” the Bay Club members would serve the staff. John Wayne was our server that night and I had brought a fellow UC Irvine date who was shocked to learn who our server was that evening. The only person I ever met who’s hand was as large as John’s was Arnold Palmer who shook my hand many years later.
What a joy it is to have you share your childhood memories with your Dad's yacht. I'm in my 70s and grew up loving your Dad's movies and later his interviews with various entertainers like Johnny Carson. What a legacy he has given to your family and to our country as the great ambassador he always was. God bless his soul and memory.
My father was assigned to this minesweeper during WW II. He was the executive officer.
At 52 years old I have finally realized that after not having a father in the home this man gave me all that I needed to learn from another man.. He was probably a father to many kids like me.
Ethan seems like a "regular guy" and a nice guy. Definitely wouldn't mind having a beer with him. That boat is a piece of American history.
Hi Ethan, My name is Pete Phillips, and in 1969 I was the cove steward for Newport Harbor Yacht Club at Moonstone Cove, Catalina. Your dad used to come over and anchor the Goose between Whites and Moonstone and I was hailed at times to run him ashore with the 35 ft. motor launch thatvwas our shoreboat/tender. I was lucky enough to have been invited aboard for dinner twice by your dad during that summer of '69. Both times were on a wednesday night, when there were not many other boats around, and none of the other NHYC members there either. Your dad was always gracias and a lively dinner companion. We had grilled steaks, Billy made roasted potatoes and sauteed asparagus.
I grew up sailing in So Cal. My family had a house on Harbor Island, kept our boat in front of the house, moored at NHYC. I belonged to the Los Angeles Yacht Club.
Anyway, I have great memories of being aboard Wild Goose and of having dinner with the man who was legendary during my childhood. I am still cruising, on a 60' motor vessel now, and in my mid 70s. I am currently heading down the west coast from my home in Juneau, Ak. and will be in Ca. In a couple of days. Looking forward to being in Newport again for a couple of days before heading down to Mexico.
Thanks for your youtube chanel!
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I'm 65 years old I grew up John Wayne was the dad that I never had. And without a doubt he was the best actor ever seen and it about killed me to see him go. I miss him very much. My family loves him still. He was a great man. My family sends our love and blessings to you all. God speed Duke.
In the 1970’s I lived on Lido Island in the Newport Beach Ca. Harbor. From my second floor living room you could look west a short distance across the water to the large boat docks, where the Wild Goose was kept. At that time the hull was black and it had already passed through a couple of owners. When I first moved there I really looked the ship over. I found it interesting that the aft half appeared larger than it really was because canvas sides on handrails raised the profile if the deck about five feet. The actual deck (fantail?) was only ten feet or so above the waterline.
It sat for long periods of time and then you would hear a deep rumbling as the gigantic engines came to life. As it left the birth it would rotate 180 degrees. This took place right off my balcony and was always an impressive sight. As it would come and go, I would wave at the passengers and crew.
I had a conversation with a neighbor who told me that he had accompanied the Waynes as they took the Goose to Alaska where a movie was being filmed. There were a bunch of kids on board and they had amazing adventures ashore during the summer shooting of the movie.
Miss John Wayne and all those great actors from that great generation!
I worked on a treasure hunting boat in Louisiana circa 1990. Our Captain Bob used to be John Wayne’s yacht captain. Saw JW in the San Juan islands.
What a wonderful trip down memory lane, thank you Ethan for sharing with us.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching
@@JohnWayneTH-cam Thank you for sharing some of your life with us when talking about stories with your dad. Your dad did so much for this country like showing boys what men should be like. I am pushing 40 and the Duke was/is one of my favorite actors.
Thank you
I grew up in and around the Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. My mother worked in the hotel in numerous positions and finally as Director of Public Relations, which was a prominent position. John Wayne would dock the Wild Goose in the harbor and just stroll across the street right up the front steps. My mother had numerous interactions with him and always told me that he was the real deal. The person you saw on the screen was the person he was when interacting with people. He would just walk around the hotel, visit with the ladies in the shops and never required a fuss. She interacted with many famous people in this famous hotel and he was her favorite because of his down to earth nature.
What a great video. I'm 62, and John Wayne was my hero! Thank you for the tour! 🙋
I met you in the '70s in the San Juan Islands. Our family use to boat up to Blakely Island just across from Rosario on Orcas Island. Your father invited my father and my younger brother and I aboard for a little tour. I was 10, you were 9 and my brother was 8... Thank You for bringing back some wonderful memories...
I am now 66 years old, and have had the opportunity and good fortune to see most of the John Wayne collection. He was my favorite cowboy and also my favorite WWII actor. He was a real man. I was born and raised in Australia. Just imagine my surprise when I found out that John was my eight cousin once removed. Now I realize that is not that big of a deal, but it made me happy to have even that slim of a connection. Fantastic!
Ethan, I’m sure many people have had connections with your family…here’s mine! I went to Carden Hall in the early 70’s. I had Mrs. Ray in 2nd grade, Mrs. Draganza in 3rd grade and Mrs. Waltz in 4th. My younger brother was in Marisa’s class and attended a few holiday parties at your home. My mother and Pilar played tennis together on occasion. The most vivid memory I have of your father was him sitting in one of those tiny student chairs at Spring Fling passing out autographs. Your dad will always be one of my heroes!!
My hero as well.
What a cool video. Loved the little clips of the family from a time gone by.
I really miss your Dad Ethan not only as the best actor that ever lived but, as a human being....
Wow, I am a 75 yo Australian. John Wayne was my hero. Big, strong, and good.
Ethan: Your love and admiration shows through every time you mention him. We all deserve a dad like him.
I can watch John Wayne movies over and over, never get tired of the duke, what a classy, charismatic gentleman!!!
As a kid, my best friend called and said that if I got over there right now, I could meet John Wayne. Mom said no, we're about to eat dinner. But I'm over that, really, unless I see something about Wayne and it brings it all back again...
When I was 10 or 11 I had the pleasure of shaking John Waynes hand in Big Bay on Stuart island B.C Canada, he must of been on the way to Alaska because it was late July early August. What a gentleman to stop and shake such a young person’s hand and what a big hand.
Thanks for sharing this great memory with us!!!
I’m now 73 and I’ve seen every movie your dad made, probably 3-4 time, each and I truly loved him.
You’re blessed to be his son and I’m sure you’ve got a lot more memories to share.
I’ll subscribe and stay tuned, thanks again, Ron
Are you kidding? I OWN every movie John Wayne ever made. I watch them over and over again.
I'm a Canadian 77 year old senior and John Wayne was a big part of my life. If there is a movie he made that I haven't seen means it was a top secret issue the government hid it. lol
I don't think any man ( real Man ) in our age group who didn't consider John to be our hero when we were kids and thought he was the best actor and person in the world as we matured.
I didn't follow John's family after he passed. I do know a big part of Canada and USA felt a huge loss when John passed. When I watched this video I can see John's good qualities were passed down to Ethan. So I am sure they went to his siblings as well.
Like so many. I grew up totally in awe of your father John Wayne. Still my favorite actor. I still remember the interview that Barbara Walters did with your father on that yacht. She had never met him in person. Barbara was 5ft nothing and John was a huge man.
She said, lady's you know he seem so large on screen. I'm here to tell you in real life he is a mountain of a man. But oh so charming.
America needs John Wayne, hopefully our young will start to read about the Duke, Reagan and many more, God Bless USA.
Thank you, Ethan, for your trip down memory lane. You are a tribute to your dad.
God bless you and your family.
I miss Duke too. He was a great man. That's what I called my Dad in his older years. After his divorce he bought a Cris*Craft yacht and lived on it with the family cat over in beautiful Holland, Michigan.
What a wonderful life, and at a time that was far easier than life is today. Thank you for a glimpse into your life, Ethan.
Like almost every Baby Boomer, I idolized John 'The Duke' Wayne. When I did my first tour in Vietnam, there was a kid in my unit whose actual name can't recall, but he bore an amazing likeness to the Duke, so much so that we dubbed him "The Duke." Thank you for keeping the great man's legacy alive; looking forward to more of your memories.
had the great pleasure of meeting your father ,, had to be around 76-77 we were cruising around the harbor early one morning when we saw your dad hanging out on the back of the Goose , naturally we had to give him the DUKE he looked at us and waved us over and gave us the " how u boys doing this morning " we had some small talk such a simple thing but for a young man of 16-17 for sure was one of the high lights of my youth ,,
I am 65 i have watched every movie he ever made probably 50 times every one loved him
I remember seeing the Wild Goose in the SanJuan and Gulf islands of Washington and British Columbia as a kid. I was (am) a huge John Wayne Fan and would wave every time we went by on our boat, hoping that The Duke would see us! We could see people wave but who knows if it was him or not, we always hoped it was. It is nice to see the old girl being kept up and doing what she was meant to do, sail the seas!
So happy I found this channel. When I was a kid I would sit on the floor in front of my dad’s chair to watch John Wayne movies. Some of my fondest memories with my dad. This so cool
Damn! I could watch a couple more hours of just listening to these stories.
The Duke was my lifelong hero.If I missed missed a movie,it was only 1 or 2,otherwise I saw every movie he was in.
John Wayne was a American Icon and treasure, todays youth would be well served to get to know more about the actor and man.
I am 61 , grew up watching your dad miss his voice of reason!! love the ship
Drove past the Wild Goose twice a day when he was making the McQ movie. The co. I worked for developed all the 35mm Eckachrome stills (me did it) they took. I remember watching when they were squashing the Camaro down on end of Western Ave on my way home, it looked wild. Lots of funny things didn't make it into the movie.
1973 Pontiac Trans Am
Thanks - I'm not really a car guy@@straybullitt
My California Cousins; Bobby and Cindy played on the boat at the slip in Newport Beach. Their vacation home was just 200 feet away from the slip. They enjoyed their time there so much that as an adult, Cindy bought apartments overlooking the beach. That was a long time ago.
I'm 68, Your Dad was a Big part ❤ of my life, even though we NEVER met. The Duke, was always there. Awesome VLOG! I LUV'ed ❤ every minute of it. Thank You for sharing.
Thank you for the great video! He is still my favorite actor and I still haven't forgiven Bruce Dern for shooting him in the back in the movie "The Cowboys"!
I miss him so much!!!! It would be awesome to have him with us.the great ones die to soon. GOD REST HIS SOUL and God bless his family. Love you
Greetings Ethan, I just discovered your site and wanted you to understand that I most likely saw you when you were much younger. I was a manager at the ARCO station across from your Bayshores community where I met your Dad. What a thrill that was for me, being a big fan of his many films! Having come by the station. “Just to talk” was an amazing experience for all of our staff. Your Dads personal assistant, I believe a soft spoken Peruvian gentleman, would bring over the vehicles for gas and even those occasions were pretty darn cool as well. That custom built Pontiac station wagon was easily recognized when Your father drove over himself! There was also a VW Square back in his motor pool that I believe your nanny drove (lovely blonde lady). Only once did I see Pilar, her being always very busy with her philanthropic activities. I got to see the congratulatory banner strung across the entry to your community put up by the neighbors on his OSCAR’s night! His on-station credit card titled “BATJAC PRODUCTIONS” still prominent in my memory. Those times were indelibly mark in my mind and have stayed with all these years! God Bless you and your siblings!
We were in Newport Beach in late 2020 and our son in laws family told us a story about your Dad. While the man was cleaning the outside windows of your Dad’s home, Duke would sneak outside and scare the guy by saying “What are you doing”? Then laugh and go back in the house.
I was a bus boy at the Balboa Bay Club in 1970. I met your father, and several other stars during my time there. And I spent some time on that yacht loading it with booze and beer for their enjoyment. I have some wonderful memories from those wild days at the "club"
Well when I was a kid, 77 now. John Wayne was friends with my Dad, and Vancouver harbour characters who loved John. We fished at Stuart Island and he was with Bob Hope maybe Bing Crosby and at night they set folding chairs up on the dock and John Ran the projector and all the parents and kids watched a John Wayne movie.
Your dad was a big part of growing up for me. Great to see this side of his life. Many, many thanks Ethan!
A life long fan and admirer of John Wayne. I think he would be so proud of his family knowing they have taken his legacy forward and knowing they include us in on their tour with The Wild Goose!
Thanks for the *memories*...
Taking that boat up to Alaska sounds like a great, fun, relaxing vacation.
Fantastic job Ethan, the good old days they were. What a pleasure you sharing thanks Pilgrim.
Those big Cleveland 8-268A two cycle diesels.. As soon as it was mentioned that it was a surplus minesweeper, my mind went to Calypso. Sure enough... What a beautiful vessel.
Ethan, I met you dad once up in Maine as he was on hand for the commissary program of a Navy ship at Bath Iron Works. As the bottle was smashed on the hull and cheers were loud the ship never slid down the way’s, it needed a “push”. The Duke himself gave it a shove and off it went into the river! (Staged but best launch ever) At the reception event your dad took the time for meet & great/photos for all that asked, showed character and obviously you follow. Well done!
An icon. As a retired Navy guy, he is a hero .
My son and I went on the Wild Goose for the dinner cruise. Very nice!
I am now 84 and I fondly remember mooring behind the Wild Goose waiting to go through the Malibu rapids at Princess Louisa British Columbia. We were walking the docks and on this occasion one of the Gabor sisters was on board walking the docks dripping in jewelry but being just one of the folks. On occasion I would see John Wayne in Friday Harbor, Washington. You would say hi John as that was what he liked. Just plain that is how I fondly remember John Wayne and the Wild Goose.
I’m 69, and John Wayne movies are still my favorite. I just watched Big Jake this week. Ethan still looks the same. I’d love to have a conversation with him. He seems down to earth. Anyway, thanks for the tour of your dads boat. Excellent.
I am 66 and John Wayne was very important in my life, my grandad and i used to watch all of his movies , we loved when he was on the american sportsman . Where did the time go, things have changed so much this almost brought a tear to my eye
It took me a minute but I kept thinking that I recognized you. Then it hit me, "Big Jake," one of my favorite (and much watched), movies that your father made. It brings back memories, very good memories of watching John Wayne movies with my Dad when I was little. And when I watch those movies now, strangely I feel comforted. Not sure that's the right word but I think it's as close as I can get. Thank you again and take care.
Thanks for the video. I moved to Huntington Beach Ca. in 1963. For those of you viewing this video who do not know where that is; it is only a hop, skip and a jump from Newport Beach. I was 10 when me move there. We use to ride our bikes down to harbor to view all of the boats and yachts. I remember all the sights Ethan is describe. When I took sailing classes we cruise by the Dukes house. If he was out on the grass he would wave to us. As an aside, Buddy Ebsen, old Jed Clampett had a house a few doors down. He had a huge Trimaran sail boat.
Hello Ethan. I am 60 years old. In 1974-5 my father and I were on a small boat out of HB and while in Catalina we and saw your dad’s yacht anchored near the Ismas. We didn’t see anyone onboard but it was fun seeing The Wild Goose … my dad so excited.
Thanks for the video.
I met John Wayne in Victoria, B.C., in 1977 or '78 when he came ashore off the Wild Goose, I got his autograph, very memorable.Nice to see your chocolate lab, great dogs.
I met John Wayne at the Acapulco Yacht club new Years morning in 1967. They had just come back from parting . I climbed the ladder to the pier and he said, "You looked like you had a good time last night". I was 26 years old and had sailed down on a 26 ft Cutter riged sail boat. Later I ran a 57ft. Christ Craft and was 2 boats down from the "Wild Goose". John Wayne was one of the nicest man I ever meet. He was a mans man. I wish the family all the "Best. Gman skipper of the "Play Time."from 1967 to 1068.
My mother is a big John Wayne fan and that would be something she would love to see
Damn Ethan you still look like that young boy in Big Jake, just old like me , lol .
Grit just had a week of great Duke movies , seen them all dozens of times and still enjoy them all !
Yes! I enjoyed watching those movies too!
I remember as a kid in Dana Point we would go to Balboa Island and never did find the John Wayne house. Sickens me that it was torn down for a new house-that's sacrilegious.
As a young man my folks, on special events, would take me along to go have dinner on the Reuben E Lee. Those were special times...every now and then we would see the Wild Goose maneuvering in the harbor. Dad could quote chapter and verse about her... My Dad and uncle restored a couple of small boats in Huntington Beach...he loved the Goose.
Thanks so much for sharing...
Very cool video. Always my favorite actor! R.I.P. Duke. 🎥
My wife and I were married on The Wild Goose- such a beautiful vessel and very meaningful. Thank you for this excellent video.
Thanks I really enjoyed that personal insight. I was quite moved, I guess because your dad was such a hero and so was mine. Brilliant video Ethan, nice one for sharing it with us.
See his boat everytime I take my boat out for the last 50 years, never gets old. I used to go by his home there until it was torn down some years ago. My Dad has been on his boat once back in the 70's when one of John Wayne's crew members were doing things on the boat.
Just delightful, thanks!
Class act all the way.
Great stories about the man and not just the star.
Time stands still for no one. It must feel like yesterday when you and your famous father sailed the seven seas. It sort of does for me. My father was a big band musician. He played all over the country, even Hollywood. One gig he had was playing a few summers on Bob Lo steamers in Detroit. It was pretty cool watching him perform live on stage. I was too young to realize that he was a famous musician. You probably know that feeling more than most children of well-known parents. That "fame" fades away...the younger generation doesn't really know history like we used to. Thank you for sharing your father's life with the world!
Thank you very much for doing this your father has been my hero since the 60s he was the greatest
I am a very big fan of John Wayne and very cool video Ethan and very nice tour of the wild goose and John Wayne is a legend for ever .👍👏
I’m 79 and trip around places in NP remind me of my time there when I lived in CDM, Little Island and finally bought a car from tricky Dickey in Old NP by the pier. Remember the Crab Cooker? Blackies, the Dory men etc. All good times. My wife even got your dads autograph from him at his warehouse in Costa Mesa. Great video!
What a gentleman. Just like dad. Great piece TY.
Thanks for the memories, your father was an American hero and icon.
I remember my dad had a 20 foot runabout and we would cruise by JW house and see the Goose, always looking to catch a glimpse of The Duke. Newport was a fun place in the 60"s and 70's for me as a young boy. Thanks for making the video!
across the bay lived another cowboy,roy rogers who would be working in his yard as you cruised by --we honk and he would wave
now that you mention it, I remember my folks saying that" Roy Rodgers house is over there". as we putted by. I was always a big JW fan though. LOL@@dethray1000
Did you hang out at the arcade in Balboa much?
I grew up watching old and new John Wayne westerns as my dad was a big fan. Growing up in Orange County as soon could drive, I would fish and explore the waters of Newport Bay. Shortly after your Fathers death, a friend of mine pointed out there is John Wayne's old house and in that slip is his old boat, the White Goose. It became a regular fishing stop after that. Those were some good times I had growing up in such an awesome area back then. I left O.C. in the 1980's never to return, way to crowded and expensive to raise a family for most folks.
I needed this trip down memory lane, even though they were not my memories,
I remember John as I am from Avalon, moved off in 84. He used to anchor out by the C.G. buoy as did I. At that time I had a stick boat before becoming a full Yacht Captain. John was a frequent visitor and most of us considered him a part time local. Always bringing stuff for the High School and a wave and a smile to everyone. He was smart as he came during off season which then, Avalon was very laid back.
My name is Lynn Stokes and remember him well. I'm 71
Just going to say thanks for sharing a part of your life and history with the memories. I was a big fan of your father as a child. After seeing this it shows how awesome of a dad he was. Thank you.
Ohh My this brings back good and bad memories 🙏🏼💖
Many times I would see your dad out there in Balboa Bay , well One time a good friend and I were fishing just off the Newport jetty your pop was ill and in his final days me not thinking and being a foolish young man and a huge fan .
He walked out to the Wild Goose for a relaxing sunset , me in my ignorance we putted across the bay and when we got close enough I yelled out HEY DUKE ! Love you buddy !
Well I got a big wave and here came the Balboa tour boat and I was the cause of his relaxing sunset to be ruined 😣 well he got up and walked back up to the house and went inside , I apologized when I realized that I blew it , he walked away in a Red robe gave me a slight wave again , I’ve felt like an ass ever since that encounter.
8 years later I fought my own cancer battle at 29 now at 62 I still long for the time I could shake his hand and say Marion I’m truly sorry.
God bless you and your Family Ethan 🙏🏼🌹
🐓 Jeff
This is a seriously well-made and well-told story. What a great trip down memory lane.
Years ago, Wayne anchored his boat off Lasqueti Island, a way up the Inside Passage, North of Vancouver, BC. It was rumored that there was a small canning operation on the boat. Besides that, it was leaking oil and they ran generators all the time. The islanders were not impressed, so they got all the small boats they could muster to surround the Wild Goose. They began to hammer and pound on the hull until the Goose was forced to leave. Lasqueti's peace was restored and this has become legend on the coast.
When I was in Sea Cadets I did a 2 week training course on the MV Reah which is the same class of mine sweeper, they told us that John Wayne also owned one, so cool to see the yacht .👍😎
I am 77 and served on a Minesweeper out of Charleston SC in 1967. Our mission was to intercept and interdict shipping heading into Cuba on the Windward Passage. Our accomodations were nothing like yours. I absolutely recognized the " ladder" going down to the engine room. After the MSO, I went to the USS NEW JERSEY BB62, the Navy's most decorated Battleship, in 1968 an 1969. Quite a contrast in accomodations.
Thank you for the visit.
Long live the memory and legacy of JW! Nice hospital too in Newport Beach👍
Hey Ethan. Just found this video and love it. You probably don't remember but I was the steward of Norwester for about 11 years. You gave permission to use the Dukes name in advertising our charter business. Still have the John Wayne Monopoly game you sent! Thanks for you generosity and your kindness. Let me know if you are not aware of the sad end to your dad's first yacht - Norwester.
As someone that grew up around boats, and has had a wonderful career in the Merchant Marine, it’s refreshing to see someone confident on the bridge of a private boat.