Steam Ship DELPHINE is the largest steam yacht built in the US in the 1920's that is still in existence today. Her original owner, Horace Dodge of the Dodge automobile fame designed Delphine's unique quadruple-expansion steam engines, which are still working today. In 1942 she was placed into Naval service and renamed USS Dauntless. After the war, DELPHINE served as a steam ship training vessel for 18 years after which she went throught various owners, finally ending up in France and left in increasing disrepair. From 1997 to 2003 Delphine underwent a huge restoration project. She came to life again back to her original glory thanks to investigation and extensive historical research by her owner's daughter. She now artfully recreates the bygone era of the roaring 20's with all the latest amenities and communication facilities.An exceptional and unique vessel.

1. SS DELPHINE

2. Specifications
Length
Year Built
Builder
Beam
Draft
Max Speed
Cruising Speed
Guests
Cabins
Crew
Asking Price
258’ (78.58m)
1921/2003
Great Lakes Engineering Works, USA
35’ (10.79m)
22’ (6.71m)
11 knots
9 knots
26
13
24-32
$39,000,000
Delphine is the largest steam yacht built in the US in
the 1920’s that is still in existence today. Her original
owner, Horace Dodge of the Dodge automobile fame
designed Delphine’s unique quadruple-expansion
steam engines, which are still working today. In 1942
she was placed into Naval service and renamed USS
Dauntless. After the war she served as a steam ship
training vessel for 18 years.
From 1997 to 2003 Delphine underwent a huge
restoration project. She was brought back to her
original glory thanks to extensive historical research
by her owner’s daughter. She now artfully recreates
the bygone era of the roaring 20’s with all the latest
amenities and communication facilities and has been
recognized with renowned awards. She was given the
Trophee of La Belle Classe for the authenticity of her
restoration marking the first time a motor yacht had
received this prize. In 2004, Showboats also honored
her with the Award for Best Refit. SS DELPHINE is an
exceptional and unique vessel.
SS DELPHINE

3. Dining
Room

4. Master
Stateroom

5. Pilot
House

6. Smoking
Room

7. Promenade
Deck

8. GUEST
ACCOMMODATIONS
Joost Goverts
Sales Broker
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