SS DELPHINE: Help Save This Legendary Steam Yacht - Share to Keep Her Legacy Alive!

The legendary steam yacht SS DELPHINE-a true masterpiece of maritime history-is in urgent need of preservation. Commissioned in 1921 by the renowned carmaker Horace E. Dodge, this iconic vessel now faces an uncertain future, with a starting bid of just €500,000 at an upcoming auction.
SS DELPHINE is more than a yacht; she is a symbol of a bygone era of elegance and innovation. However, the passage of time has taken its toll, and significant investment is needed to restore this unique piece of history for future generations to admire.
At Noblesse Yachts®, we are committed to safeguarding SS DELPHINE’s legacy. With over 30 years of expertise-including the successful restoration of two historic vessels-we provide tailored management services for potential buyers. From acquisition to restoration and operation, we bring the expertise and passion needed to revive this extraordinary yacht.
This is more than a project-it’s a mission to preserve a piece of maritime excellence. Join us in keeping this historic treasure afloat.
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UPDATE, JANUARY 28, 2025: The auction of the SS Delphine yacht, originally scheduled for February 5, has been cancelled. According to Marc Bernié, a lawyer from the French firm BMC Avocats, the cancellation was requested by the shipyard where the yacht has been moored for some time.
We will provide updates as soon as new information becomes available.
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KEY SPECIFICATIONS
General Information:
Name: SS Delphine
Type: Steam-Powered Yacht
Builder: Great Lakes Engineering Works, Michigan, USA
Launch Year: 1921
Refit: Early 2000s (meticulous restoration, approx €40M)
Owner (Original): Horace E. Dodge, co-founder of the Dodge Brothers Automobile Company
Dimensions:
Length Overall (LOA): 78.57 metres (258 feet)
Beam (Width): 10.82 metres (35.5 feet)
Draft: 4.57 metres (15 feet)
Tonnage: 1,255 GT (gross tonnage)
Performance:
Engines: Two quadruple-expansion steam engines, original from 1921
Fuel Type: Steam-powered by boilers fired on modern fuels (originally coal)
Speed (Max): 15 knots
Speed (Cruising): 12 knots
Range: Approx. 3,000 nautical miles
Capacity:
Guest Accommodation: Up to 26 guests in 12 cabins (including a master suite, VIP cabins, and guest staterooms)
Crew Accommodation: 28 crew members
Decks: 3 (Main, Upper, and Sun Deck)
Design & Interior:
Interior Style: Art Deco, designed by Tiffany & Co.
Notable Features:
- Grand saloons with wood paneling
- Formal dining room
- Music room
- Smoking Lounge
- Great Steinway Piano
- Library
- Original period fixtures and furnishings
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