John Wayne was a legend and the people of Newport Beach loved him. Once when I was a kid my dad and I were in line behind Mr. Wayne at the grocery store and we were both in awe at the experience.
John Wayne was a patriot for whom I had much respect. The Wild Goose is beautiful, grand, opulent, and in a way, royal looking. I had never seen it before this video. Thank You for sharing.
John Wayne was one of a kind. He left us with many wonderful films and memories.... Oh fate how callous thou art.... never giving back what you have taken away.
I have a ZIPPO cigarrett lighter that John Wayne would give to guests that came aboard The Wild Goose. one side has a goose engraved on the lid and M.V. over the Wild Goose. The other side says Stolen From over John Wayne. I really enjoyed watching the video.
So true we forget we are here for just a short time make the best of what time you have live the best life you can and trust Jesus with your heart and be kind it will pay off in the long run.
I worked on his boat in san pedro, and I fished perch next to it at night in long beach. that boat attracted so many fish with its lights!! great fun!! Capt. Mike Daniels
I met him on the Wild Goose at Emerald Bay at Catalina Island when I was a kid, I'm 51 now. He had a mooring just outside the bay and was there regular. I could swear he said those exact same words to me lol, I met his son Pat a few times on the beach and was invited aboard. The Last thing he wanted to do before he died I was told was borrow the Jeep from Doug Bombard who was the head of the island conservancy and cruise it about. I remember he was a very nice and VERY big man. We met the Duke !
NICE! What a thrill it must have been to meet him. I'm so envious of you. I wish I could have met him and Pat as well. You lucky dog!!!! Woof! Bet he was a fun guy to be around too.
The island itself was so incredibly majestic and beautiful that everyone was equally humbled there, there was no rich or poor, no famous hollywood stars or autograph seekers, just boaters getting away from the above mentioned and chillin.
Important part of American film history was John Wayne and his boat The Wild Goose. He was spotted many times on the Canadian Pacific Coast near Campbell River B.C. Canada on his yacht the Wild Goose. He enjoyed the fishing there. American film legends carry on in film indefinitely long after they die.
Was given a tour of the engine room by a gentleman about 50 years ago in Newport Beach. There used to be a beautiful 2-3 foot replica of the Wld Goose on display in an auto parts store in Duvall, WA, built by a local gentleman.
In 1968-69 I worked for Hanson Mooring Service as a diver at Avalon, Catalina Island. I had half grown up on the island and my mother Lynn Terry was the first female life guard there and had the stand on South Beach. I remember there first time I saw the Wild Goose, it moored right next to the mooring and body I was working on. After changing a chain on the bottom, I surfaced beside our dive boat and when I looked up I saw John Wayne at the rail looking down. He said "Whatcha doin' down there?" I said "changing some mooring chain out, sir." He said "Well, do a good job on my mooring if it's needed. I don't want to loose my girl" referring to the Wild Goose. I also remember seeing his running around Avalon in a rental golf cart. He was a very friendly and great guy. My favorite JW movie was "Sands of Iwo Jima," which all of us young Marines watched right after boot camp in San Diego in the early '60s. My boss, Al Hanson, did a lot of movie work for Disney (Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea) and Sea Hunt with Loyd Bridges. Google Al Hanson, and you can see other stuff about him on TH-cam.
in the early 70,s i was a bartender at the stockyards restrnt in phoenix az i worked the back room where i served mr wayne many a drink while he played gin rummy w/freinds he was always a gentelman and acted in private as he did on screen to bad everyone doesnt hve memories of a truley fine man
If I'm not mistaken, this yacht was berthed on Lido Isle in the early 70's. Used to walk past it going from school to my Grandad's trailer, always hoping to get a glimpse of The Duke. He used to run it up to Alaska, where I lived in Sitka years later I met a guy there who said The Duke even bought him an ice cream. What a guy.
Most top billing actors were valued for the war effort by staring in war movies, if you think about it until the Vietnam War, there wasn't much "live" war footage. He might of had a medical issue also. Actors did more good on the screen for war efforts than on the battlefield. So the war movies made perfect sense, everybody drank without fear back then without the issues we have today. John Wayne loved America with all his heart and passion.
My heart knows what the wild goose knows, I must go where the wild goose goes. Wild goose, brother goose, which is best? A wanderin' fool or a heart at rest? Tonight I heard the wild goose cry, Wingin' north in the lonely sky. Tried to sleep, it weren't no use, 'Cause I am a brother to the old wild goose
@markcosmosbail Damn cool story. My favorite non-western he made was a Navy movie, In Harm's Way. This is a great look at a really cool yacht that has a lot of character.
Rae, you should read Michael Munn's book "John Wayne, the man behind the legend" before you put out thoughts like this. Duke had more respect for our service personnel than you'd imagine. His help to servicemen went largely anonymous, and his love for our country and the United States Military Forces remains unmatched.
John Ford frequently ridiculed Wayne for not serving in WW2. He once made Wayne do multiple takes on a war movie until he was satisfied with the way Wayne saluted correctly.
@Rae West John Wayne tried to enlist 4 times during WWII but was turned down in each branch because of a back injury that ended his college football career. Look it up.
@@gmharmon249 I find it hard to believe that John Wayne, would for any reason refuse to or be too chicken to serve the country he loved & called home. He did injure himself surfing which did put an end to his football career. Nor do I believe that John Ford ridiculed him for not serving. The Dukes injury was legitimate unlike chicken shit bone Spurs. And if Ford kept making Wayne salute it wasn't for Dukes lack of knowing how to salute properly. It was probably a joke much like when the Duke dragged Maureen O'Hara through sheep dung in the Quiet Man. Wayne & others cleared the dung aside so Maureen didn't have to get that all over her. But each time the men cleared a clean path for O'Hara, John Ford put it back & made Wayne drag her through the dung.
@@ranbal14 My brother's band back in the early 1970s was hired to play at the Huntington harbor for a party that John Waye through for his wife. The band was very well-treated by John Wayne. As a matter of fact, John Wayne spent more time talking to the band members and he made fun of all the phony Holywood types at the party!! I wonder what Wayne would think of all the ass hole celebrities of today???
@@ranbal14 I have seen the "wild Goose" a time or two when I was out sport fishing. The "Wild Goose" as I recall is a converted U.S. Navy Vessel! I understand Wayne enjoyed drinking Tequila and playing cards with his close friends on the "Goose".
So the "Wild Goose" has been turned into a tourist trap, to rip off his fans. How much for a tour? Where do the profits go? How much is spent on upkeep and maintenance?
+Chris Lassaline All the portraits were commissioned by his children after his death. Apparently the duke would not allow portraits of himself on the Wild Goose.
M King Thank you. That seems like a more reasonable and plausable explanation of the portraits. I don't like to jump to conclusions but I do like to wonder.
You are a dumbass! Those painting were put up long after he passed for tourists that come on board to view the yacht. Keep your no nothing comments to yourself and by the way, what have you contributed to America and who will remember you when you are gone? Exactly, nobody!
John Wayne was a legend and the people of Newport Beach loved him. Once when I was a kid my dad and I were in line behind Mr. Wayne at the grocery store and we were both in awe at the experience.
John Wayne was a patriot for whom I had much respect. The Wild Goose is beautiful, grand, opulent, and in a way, royal looking. I had never seen it before this video. Thank You for sharing.
Well done Randy, i am sure the duke would have appreciated your recognition
of his beloved Wild Goose.
Very very very nice good-looking yacht A Fine tribute to Hollywood's greatest Legend his Legend will live on forever
John Wayne was one of a kind. He left us with many wonderful films and memories.... Oh fate how callous thou art.... never giving back what you have taken away.
Yes Awesome!!! Loved the Man!
We moored our uniflite between Wayne's ship and pat riley's of the Lakers sail boat at roach harbor in the San Juan islands,back in the day!
Great memory! Thanks!
I have a ZIPPO cigarrett lighter that John Wayne would give to guests that came aboard The Wild Goose. one side has a goose engraved on the lid and M.V. over the Wild Goose.
The other side says Stolen From over John Wayne.
I really enjoyed watching the video.
Watching this video made me realize just how short life is. No matter how rich or famous you are. It really means very little in the end.
So true we forget we are here for just a short time make the best of what time you have live the best life you can and trust Jesus with your heart and be kind it will pay off in the long run.
Randy, Awesome!!!!
I worked on his boat in san pedro, and I fished perch next to it at night in long beach. that boat attracted so many fish with its lights!! great fun!! Capt. Mike Daniels
Thanks soundtrack is great!
I met him on the Wild Goose at Emerald Bay at Catalina Island when I was a kid, I'm 51 now. He had a mooring just outside the bay and was there regular. I could swear he said those exact same words to me lol, I met his son Pat a few times on the beach and was invited aboard. The Last thing he wanted to do before he died I was told was borrow the Jeep from Doug Bombard who was the head of the island conservancy and cruise it about. I remember he was a very nice and VERY big man. We met the Duke !
NICE! What a thrill it must have been to meet him. I'm so envious of you. I wish I could have met him and Pat as well. You lucky dog!!!! Woof! Bet he was a fun guy to be around too.
The island itself was so incredibly majestic and beautiful that everyone was equally humbled there, there was no rich or poor, no famous hollywood stars or autograph seekers, just boaters getting away from the above mentioned and chillin.
@@SnakeRiverFishing No rich, no poor, just a bunch of people who own yachts. That said, what a wonderful connection you have to an American icon.
John Wayne was Hollywood's biggest "Patriot". Along with current day Gary Sinise! True "Great American Actors" w/Red, White and Blue blood.
A great American and a true matinee Idol !!
Important part of American film history was John Wayne and his boat The Wild Goose. He was spotted many times on the Canadian Pacific Coast near Campbell River B.C. Canada on his yacht the Wild Goose. He enjoyed the fishing there. American film legends carry on in film indefinitely long after they die.
To be a legend, what a guy!
Was given a tour of the engine room by a gentleman about 50 years ago in Newport Beach. There used to be a beautiful 2-3 foot replica of the Wld Goose on display in an auto parts store in Duvall, WA, built by a local gentleman.
Beautiful ! .... now I want one ... lol :)
i need a boat like this ...
In 1968-69 I worked for Hanson Mooring Service as a diver at Avalon, Catalina Island. I had half grown up on the island and my mother Lynn Terry was the first female life guard there and had the stand on South Beach. I remember there first time I saw the Wild Goose, it moored right next to the mooring and body I was working on. After changing a chain on the bottom, I surfaced beside our dive boat and when I looked up I saw John Wayne at the rail looking down. He said "Whatcha doin' down there?" I said "changing some mooring chain out, sir." He said "Well, do a good job on my mooring if it's needed. I don't want to loose my girl" referring to the Wild Goose. I also remember seeing his running around Avalon in a rental golf cart. He was a very friendly and great guy. My favorite JW movie was "Sands of Iwo Jima," which all of us young Marines watched right after boot camp in San Diego in the early '60s. My boss, Al Hanson, did a lot of movie work for Disney (Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea) and Sea Hunt with Loyd Bridges. Google Al Hanson, and you can see other stuff about him on TH-cam.
in the early 70,s i was a bartender at the stockyards restrnt in phoenix az i worked the back room where i served mr wayne many a drink while he played gin rummy w/freinds
he was always a gentelman and acted in private as he did on screen to bad everyone
doesnt hve memories of a truley fine man
If I'm not mistaken, this yacht was berthed on Lido Isle in the early 70's. Used to walk past it going from school to my Grandad's trailer, always hoping to get a glimpse of The Duke. He used to run it up to Alaska, where I lived in Sitka years later I met a guy there who said The Duke even bought him an ice cream. What a guy.
Close it was berthed at Lido Peninsula Marina where the trailers were
. He deserved a salute in memory when stepping on his boat, that'll be the day, used to love to hear him say that in the movie the searchers.
Damn that Yacht is Stout!
What a nice yacht. You could live on it and feel at home and cosy. Too many megayachts feel more like a slightly posh car ferry !
Most top billing actors were valued for the war effort by staring in war movies, if you think about it until the Vietnam War, there wasn't much "live" war footage. He might of had a medical issue also. Actors did more good on the screen for war efforts than on the battlefield. So the war movies made perfect sense, everybody drank without fear back then without the issues we have today. John Wayne loved America with all his heart and passion.
My heart knows what the wild goose knows,
I must go where the wild goose goes.
Wild goose, brother goose, which is best?
A wanderin' fool or a heart at rest?
Tonight I heard the wild goose cry,
Wingin' north in the lonely sky.
Tried to sleep, it weren't no use,
'Cause I am a brother to the old wild goose
Very nice, ty
The one thing that matters most is how he treated others. And theres plenty on that.
Looks like he had lived a pretty awesome life on this planet.
Where is she now ? Imagine owning a yacht that John Wayne walked in.
Only if America still had the Duke !!!
His first yacht "76' custom John Wayne's yacht ~NorWester~" is currently for sale in LaConner, WA - $179000
"Well, that's about the size of it mister."
@markcosmosbail Damn cool story. My favorite non-western he made was a Navy movie, In Harm's Way. This is a great look at a really cool yacht that has a lot of character.
I think this video is awesome. Some VO would have been nice with some descriptions, etc.
was that when john was still alive?
if you really did meet wayne back when he was still alie and on his boat that is amazing
we are 30 years behind .
The "Wild Goose," Mr John Wayne Yacht, was a former U.S. Navy Minesweeper.
Rae, you should read Michael Munn's book "John Wayne, the man behind the legend" before you put out thoughts like this. Duke had more respect for our service personnel than you'd imagine. His help to servicemen went largely anonymous, and
his love for our country and the United States Military Forces remains unmatched.
John Ford frequently ridiculed Wayne for not serving in WW2. He once made Wayne do multiple takes on a war movie until he was satisfied with the way Wayne saluted correctly.
@Rae West John Wayne tried to enlist 4 times during WWII but was turned down in each branch because of a back injury that ended his college football career. Look it up.
@@gmharmon249
I find it hard to believe that John Wayne, would for any reason refuse to or be too chicken to serve the country he loved & called home. He did injure himself surfing which did put an end to his football career. Nor do I believe that John Ford ridiculed him for not serving. The Dukes injury was legitimate unlike chicken shit bone Spurs. And if Ford kept making Wayne salute it wasn't for Dukes lack of knowing how to salute properly. It was probably a joke much like when the Duke dragged Maureen O'Hara through sheep dung in the Quiet Man. Wayne & others cleared the dung aside so Maureen didn't have to get that all over her. But each time the men cleared a clean path for O'Hara, John Ford put it back & made Wayne drag her through the dung.
they should have given him a destroyer.
Where is the wild goose now ? I hope she still lives !
She's in Newport Beach, CA and is taken care of by a very active charter company
I’ve seen the wild goose before up in Washington state not sure who owns it though
What has happened to this boat since John Wayne's death? Is it still in his family, or was it sold?
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Cool...thanks RubberWilbur.
where do the horses hang out?
That's a good one haha I really like that a lot
Didn't he have it at his house Newport Beach at one time behind the house ?
Yes, he did...
Wil Andersen Thanks, my father put cable tv into the house also talked with him in the ground yard ..... RIP
Canadian kid...A damn shame that his house was torn down as well...
Adam the woo brought me here
smack00 u
Any of you have any idea why he named it "wild Goose'? There is a particular reason for that name. btw its in this video.
Scrolling through the comments you'll find a poem somebody recited about the wild goose and I wonder if John got it from there
History, no they say it's nobody's fault.
who owns this boat now ?
A Newport Beach based Charter company that is very active
@@ranbal14 My brother's band back in the early 1970s was hired to play at the Huntington harbor for a party that John Waye through for his wife. The band was very well-treated by John Wayne. As a matter of fact, John Wayne spent more time talking to the band members and he made fun of all the phony Holywood types at the party!! I wonder what Wayne would think of all the ass hole celebrities of today???
@@ranbal14 I have seen the "wild Goose" a time or two when I was out sport fishing. The "Wild Goose" as I recall is a converted U.S. Navy Vessel! I understand Wayne enjoyed drinking Tequila and playing cards with his close friends on the "Goose".
how much?
I also smoked weed on the boat too !!! HA HA HA
I wonder where it is now ?
+Stephen Poe -- It's berthed in Newport Beach, California.
Thanks for the info !
Stephen Po
This boat is supposed to be haunted by the ghost of John Wayne.
Yeah but who really has said that ... do you recall or can you steer us towards any of the videos or anything ?
Is that a stripper pole at 4:23?
Luke.
I guess he was known to hang out with the locals at a bar on Balboa Island.....Not your sissy actor of today.
So the "Wild Goose" has been turned into a tourist trap, to rip off his fans. How much for a tour?
Where do the profits go? How much is spent on upkeep and maintenance?
So don't Go, whiny Bitch
First thing you do is get a bunch of paintings of yourself.. and put them up.
BOLLOCKS!
look at all those bad paintings of him on the ship. what a freaking ego
+wastegate Could have been made by his grandchildren?
+Chris Lassaline All the portraits were commissioned by his children after his death. Apparently the duke would not allow portraits of himself on the Wild Goose.
M King Thank you. That seems like a more reasonable and plausable explanation of the portraits. I don't like to jump to conclusions but I do like to wonder.
M King
You are a dumbass! Those painting were put up long after he passed for tourists that come on board to view the yacht. Keep your no nothing comments to yourself and by the way, what have you contributed to America and who will remember you when you are gone? Exactly, nobody!