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USS POTOMAC (yacht)

Oakland, California • Alameda County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

The USS Potomac was a presidential yacht and is a National Historic Landmark. Originally a Coast Guard cutter, it was later converted for personal use by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The vessel is now a museum ship berthed in Oakland, California.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
2/20/1987
Other Names
Fdr's Presidential Yacht;The Floating Whitehouse;Electra

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Politics/Government
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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