For anybody wondering, the Sequoia was moved to Belfast, Maine to begin restoration in 2019.

@I8ITSK8N

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering, thank you!

@Beehighfive

Жыл бұрын

I was there in Belfast today. It's still sitting. It is wrapped though and off the ground. It doesn't appear they any work has been done.

It's a disgrace that this part of US history is not preserved. The USS Williamsburg also a presidential ship is stripped and sitting in a dock in Italy....another disgrace !

@chrisbretney9068

5 жыл бұрын

it sank and was scrapped in Italy !

I lady who said she's happy she doesn't have to help pay for it? It probably cost her $.03 cents per year. She probably hates all those lazy people of food stamps too, but either doesn't know or doesn't care that corporations get billions of your tax dollars as gov. subsidies. That boat should be owned by the park service, inside of a museum (not on the water), and charge that lady admission to see it restored.

This country sends billions over seas, this vessel is a historic artifact, and should be a floating exhibit for the Smithsonian.

@markmoreiras7649

6 жыл бұрын

ture, the smithsonian museum should take it. that will do it some good.

@jimmygrant3212

6 жыл бұрын

Cliff Robison Jimmy Carter sold the boat so you should talk to him about that.

@mikeschumacher9715

6 жыл бұрын

I agree but say dry dock it as a museum. Water will contribute to high cost upkeep. Look no further than the Battleship Texas. It's a hurting puppy.

@Waveluth

6 жыл бұрын

The boat is an historical artifact which is in need of some very expensive woodwork. I think that it makes sense to restore it but I'm more inclined to see the exterior hull below the water line, done in a West System epoxy and fabric. It would be a more permanent repair and a fix that would require little to no further maintenance to keep it afloat and watertight. There are some very high tech fixes that would bring her back to life for good. The ship could be used for weddings, excursions along the ICW and a floating museum. Raccoons make boats toilets very quickly. They reduced my 42' wooden yacht to the point of no return. I wasn't even aware they were onboard as it was on boat stands and completely covered in boat wrap. They will always find a way on board if a boat sits in one place for more than a year. When I opened up the covering I expected a pristine and dry boat. Instead every square foot of the boats interior was covered in feces, trash ,and every fabric of any kind torn into shreds and into piles of filthy bedding. There were over 40 raccoons in the boat. They skillfully pulled the boat covering out enough to gain access to the gunnels. They walked along the side of the boat until they got to a window which was purposely left open with a screen for ventilation as is customary. The boat was not worth restoring. It was a total loss of over $100k invested over 10 years. The boat was stripped of mechanical materials and crushed. That is what the future of the Sequoia is if someone doesn't act now. What a damn shame. Cmon you high tech millionaires and billionaires get off your wallets and save her from the scrap heap. If I had the money I would be honored to be part of its restoration. Sadly I cannot buy there a plenty of people that could without batting an eye. Invest 2 million bucks into the project and it's done!! I'll say a prayer. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@williamlacombe7791

4 жыл бұрын

Cliff Robison... Exactly

From Wikipedia: Sequoia is currently owned by Equator Capital, which acquired the vessel during October 2016 after a prolonged litigation with the previous owner. Equator Capital is controlled by L. Michael Cantor and is in the process of restoring the Sequoia. Once restored, Sequoia will be used as venue to promote conservation and particularly ocean conservation causes. In September 2019, the Sequoia was moved by barge from Deltaville, Virginia, to Belfast, Maine, to be refitted by French & Webb Inc.

@missingremote4388

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds exciting ⛵

If I had the money, I'd love to buy it and maintain it as a museum. This is history right here, we should keep it alive.

A prime and great example of failure, incompetence, ignorence, pseudo vanity, and above all, unnecessary entitlement.

Ridiculous to move it north to restore it, there are talented shipwrights who could stay in VA to do this work in more favorable conditions. I used to see this grand boat on the Potomac and docked in DC years ago, what a terrible shame to see how this legal dispute has caused this beautiful boats decay... It is a living piece of history.

@theyard6958

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I am a Washington State Shipwright and I would travel across the country and camp next to her to have a hand in her resurrection.

@missingremote4388

4 жыл бұрын

I hear they moved it by barge last week. From Virginia to Belfast, Maine. To have overhaul/retrofitting.

You want a boat buy your own. Don’t make everyone pay. That’s a call crime.

Beautiful vessel. It would be wise to restore is soon,before all the tradesmen are gone.

I want to buy it and restore it. I was on the USS Sequoia when it was at the gangplank marina in Washington DC. Fun times.

its a shame to let a unique American historic artifact left to rot in private hands... shameful.

It definitely should be preserved as a historic vessel, but, Carter was absolutely right. The US taxpayers don't need to be paying for frivolities like a presidential yacht.

If I became the president and had a new presidential yacht, I would probably name it, "Liberty"

Old boats are like a endless deep hole to throw money into and continue as long as the boat exists. Best is, put it inside a house and let she stay there for the rest of exists. It should probably be done right after end service then she would have be preserved. It's sad too see such history and beauty decay. Thanks for sharing from Norway.

Is a shame to see something like this . We don't seem to place a value of our history at all . Personally I think it should be put in the Smithsonian will be part of .

@swathdiver489

3 жыл бұрын

There's a saying, "history for leftists was yesterday". Many millennials think the Revolutionary War was fought in the 1970s. I toured the Sequoia in the 1980s in all her splendor.

I saw it and even did work on it 20 years ago in Annapolis. It was old but classy. What a shame. I think its beyond repair now.

I agree with the lady, tax payers should not pay for their pleasure. But it is a historical yacht, so the Historical Society should buy it and put it on display.

The USS Sequoia and the SS United States should be at the top of the list to preserve and protect.

Things i learned today. Presidential boat beyond economic repair. Paula reid wardrobe still in with a chance of saving

She's now in Cambridge MD on a heavy lift cradle waiting for Ruark boatyard to restore her. Just saw her there this week.

Send the bill to President Jimmy Carter... He 's the one that sold it....

@genedemarcojr3991

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah u won t get peanut s for it . Haaaaaaaa

@CamarochroniclesV6

6 жыл бұрын

bhhardgr01 yea

@Roadglide911

6 жыл бұрын

RetroGuy76 he also gave away the Panama Canal. What a fkn idiot he was

@jakebarnes28

6 жыл бұрын

No he didn't. Americans shouldn't be in the colony business, and he got us one more step closer to getting out of that business. But, my guess is the trumplings, the obsequious little Quislings that they are, won't understand that. You're all too busy fellating the orange embarrassment while HE fellates Vladimir Putin. I wonder what Putin's got on ol' Donny?

@jimsonbrown9768

5 жыл бұрын

Mitchell Brown : isn't Trump the one who's getting us out of foreign wars, Syria and Afghanistan? Or at least trying to? The dems are pushing back for some reason. Why is that?

Brings me to mind of the U.S.S Potomac FDR's yacht also know as the "Floating White House". She at one point sank and then was raised, was left to rot, as well, and was very nearly scrapped but was rescued and restored and now resides in Oakland California. I see from an recent article, the Sequoia is on her way to Maine to be restored. It would be a shame to loose such a piece of history.

Regardless of its history this is a stunning looking boat hope she goes back in the water

The national parks service should restore and maintain her.

WOULD LUV TO HAVE IT AND RESTORE IT...... BEAUTIFUL VESSEL

She's undergoing a very slow process of restoration.

Only a fool would give grandma a face lift after she died ten years ago.

How do I buy it? I'll pick it up next week!!

T his should be sent to the Antique Boat museum in Alexandria bay NY

Build a roof over it and turn it into a Museum sell tickets and use the money to restore it don't put it back in the water

@jimmygrant3212

6 жыл бұрын

Free Mar why not put it back in the water? It's a boat. Boats are meant to go in the water.

@titan-1802

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmygrant3212 its very Old, remember the USS Texas leaking...

Why isn't the Smithsonian taking possession of this historical artifact?

sad,,,, we will buy it.. doc johnny

do not use tax dollars for restorations my taxes are high enough...

@herbbluntman2287

6 жыл бұрын

If taxes were "high enough" on corporations and the wealthiest 1%, there would be more than enough money to fix this historical artifact and put it in the Smithsonian.

Its sad we can send tens of millions to Pakistan for "gender studies" like its no big deal. But we can't put a few million into something like this, a very rare and unique piece of our history. Sad state of affairs.

It's not a 'ship' in the sense of an ocean-going vessel, Herbert Hoover's fishing for billfish notwithstanding. She's more of a river barge. Every system aboard is obsolete. No one would build a yacht that size out of timber today; it would be aluminum.

@ericwsmith7722

6 жыл бұрын

And Thomas Jefferson would have used MS. word and printed out the Declaration of Independence , should we just toss the original away ?

Restore it. Don't let our history rot.

This is sad to let this Historic Yacht go down hill. We need the Smithsonian to get on board and do what we do best. It needs to be a part of the Navy. Cliff Robison is right. Just think of all the people in DC that comes to see Wash DC. Set it up by the cherry blossoms. We were just there with the Flight to Honor Vets. It would pay for itself. If you love the USA Historic you would love this. Thanks RJA.

You think this is sad, and it is, but take a moment to look at the SS United States. Now that's another horrid story of a national treasure wasting away. Or should I say rusting away.

It may cost too much to get seaworthy again. I suggest making it a land attraction. Tow it to an institute of some sort, i.e. the Smithsonian. Give tours on it with information of all past events onboard. I'd love one.

Make it in fiberglass so the marinas can except it on docks

I'm surprised it didn't go to the Smithsonian. Jimmy Carter and Habitat for Humanity should restore it.

This Ship should be saved

Jimmy Carter... A decent guy, who did little right for our country.

@stephendavidbailey2743

3 ай бұрын

There is very little right about your comment.

Let the former and present presidents pay for its upkeep! And since none of them have even mentioned this rotting yacht, don't force me to pay!

That's American politics and how the politicians waste tax money?? Trillions every year around the world?? But not on Americans or its iinfurstructure that's been neglected for decades?? Think about it people????

Sad not many interested in history anymore, At least in remembering how and why it happened the way it did, All many want to do now is rave against the bad, forget the good, and rewrite and forget and doomed to repeat.

Such a shame

9/6/18.....Seems like this historic Presidential ship needs to be given---or sold for $1.00---to a person/group with the time & energy & money to restore this piece of American history. If I ever win the lottery, I'll take on this important task myself!

Are there any sister yachts to this? I lived on one in Florida in the late 60's when my stepdad was going to buy a 100+ wooden yacht which looked very similar. I was just in 6th grade at the time.

Blasphemous that this happened to such a beautiful and significant part of American history. When I was younger, we kids helped raise funds to restore the Statue of 🗽!! We should start a fund raising campaign to restore her and display her at the Smithsonian!! 😭

If they can bring back older ships from the 1700's, this oen shouldn't be a problem. Just getting through the legal battle. That wasn't explained too well here.

Wish I were a rich guy.

That isn't the only one, there's another one in Italy that's in even worse shape

@titan-1802

3 жыл бұрын

and sadly, it has sank

Sell it or give it away.

It would cost a couple of million to repair it and about a million a year to run it. It's not a necessity and enough Americans resent the Pres. et al for what they have so I'd pass on it.

@herbbluntman2287

6 жыл бұрын

Who cares about "running it"? It should be in the Smithsonian.

Any updates

It is not an attractive boat . Fully fitted out and ready to go it's a clunky boat. Only practical use is as a lawn ornaments for a seafood house down @ Colonial beach

This totally reflects the USA!

hey what about the other American ship that loved by the president USS Williamsburg that is rotting in somewhere in Europe that is the rumor it's in Europe

Ok so it’s been 3 years so what’s the status report

a trumpy yacht . built in Maryland

@3269888

6 жыл бұрын

Maybe Trump 45 can fix it. Use foreign aid money we waste on Countries that hate us.!!

@jakebarnes28

6 жыл бұрын

Countries don't "love" or "hate" because they're abstractions. Countries/Nation-states don't have "friends", they have interests. Grow up. Read some books. Turn off Faux News.

What a pity and a shame for US Government that this unique ship wasn't saved.

TERRIBLE

It ugly and too expensive to restore let it go . DOCUMENT it and scrape it

@hevendor958

4 жыл бұрын

"it ugly and too expensive to restore" "DOCUMENT it and scrape it" *ARE YOU PEOPLE THAT BLIND ITS A HISTORIC YACHT IT DOESN'T DESERVED TO BE FORGOTTEN*

Jimmy carter real reason was he was in the navy and didnt like the boats anymore. Maybe carters worst presidencial move

Whose boat is that boat?

Could someone buy it ?

When was this filmed?

@missingremote4388

4 жыл бұрын

Four or 5 years ago. I think 💰

Why about the ssUnited States- fastest trans Atlantic crossing still also used by President and other great celebrities ?

Just burn it for the insurance.

@hevendor958

4 жыл бұрын

shut up

Ain't got shot on the MHY Britannia....

Jesus Christ people have some respect and dignity and pride! Fix the boat for God's sake! Just remember and think how family will treat you when your retired!😂😂😂😂

Declare war on the raccoons

If i had the money, i wood take a expensive match and some kerosene inside and kaboof

presidential carpets brah

They shouldnt have taken it out of the water

A shame, but cute squatters though 😄

So stupid.. Sell to a private seller and let it be. You can tell no one cares about it. Beautiful boat

It should be in the Smithsonian.

can't save everything

Burn it and then it's over.

@hevendor958

4 жыл бұрын

*BuRn 1T 4Nd tH3n iTs oVeR" it isn't being set on fire or neither being sunk

what is a "yeeeeeeard" and what is "woooordah"?

Everything DIES eventually, BURN IT!

@hevendor958

4 жыл бұрын

man most people in this comment section are scumbags like you

Put a match to it!

@CamarochroniclesV6

6 жыл бұрын

Ted Haas no that ship deserves more than what it's getting

chain saw

Junk, smash it up for firewood.

@hevendor958

4 жыл бұрын

no never

Set fire to it and have a big, festive bonfire. If you want a really big fire, set fire to the money it's going to take to restore it.

@hevendor958

4 жыл бұрын

its never being set on fire its a historic yacht ya scumbag

,,,

Thing die , that's life .

fire wood

trumpy

@est08301967

6 жыл бұрын

Actually a Mathis Trumpy.

criminals boat

Let it rot. It’s a Symbol of political waste.

@shamus813

6 жыл бұрын

its part of our history you dolt!

awww look at those cute presidential racoons

@martinrickarx6558

6 жыл бұрын

Alex Stringfield Obama is gay and finger hangs the racknnos

Junk