ACANIA OWNERS
1929	Built for Actress Constance Bennett
1943	USCG NELLWOOD
1944	USCG NELLWOOD
1945	USCG NELLWOOD
1946	USCG NELLWOOD
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957	Nutrilite Corporation	Newport Beach Harbor
1958	Stanford Research Institute, Oakland	USN was in Hawaii
1959	Stanford Research Institute, Oakland	Feb- In Jacksonville FLA
1960	Stanford Research Institute, Oakland	Los Angeles, CA
1961	Stanford Research Institute, Oakland	Jacksonville, FLA
1962	Stanford Research Institute, Oakland	Los Angeles, CA
1963	Stanford Research Institute, Oakland
1964	Stanford Research Institute, Oakland
1965	Stanford Research Institute, Oakland	Department Of Defence, Atomic Support Agency
1966	Stanford Research Institute, Oakland
1967	Stanford Research Institute, Oakland
1968	Stanford Research Institute, Oakland
1969	Stanford Research Institute, Oakland
1970	Department Of Defence, Atomic Support Agency, San Francisco
1971	Department Of Defence, Atomic Support Agency, San Francisco
1972	Department Of Defence, Atomic Support Agency, San Francisco
1973	Department Of Defence, Atomic Support Agency, San Francisco
1974	Department Of Oceanography, Naval Postgrad School, Monterrey	Department Of Defence, Atomic Support Agency, San Francisco
	Department Of Oceanography, Naval Postgrad School, Monterrey	10/74 Rolled over in drydock on stbd side. Caved in stbd frames: 37-39,44-46, 49-51.
1975	Department Of Oceanography, Naval Postgrad School, Monterrey	Port damage: 29-30, 39-40, 43-44, 44-46, 49-51
1976	Department Of Oceanography, Naval Postgrad School, Monterrey	Stern modified as she is today, wetlab installed
1977	Department Of Oceanography, Naval Postgrad School, Monterrey
1978	Department Of Oceanography, Naval Postgrad School, Monterrey	Deck fibreglassed, metal rails aft to replace wood
1979	Department Of Oceanography, Naval Postgrad School, Monterrey
1980	Department Of Oceanography, Naval Postgrad School, Monterrey
1981	Department Of Oceanography, Naval Postgrad School, Monterrey	Rolling chocks bilge keels extended 4", electric heat installed, new holding tank
1982	Department Of Oceanography, Naval Postgrad School, Monterrey
1983	Department Of Oceanography, Naval Postgrad School, Monterrey
1984	Department Of Oceanography, Naval Postgrad School, Monterrey
1985	Intersea Research, Friday Harbour
1986	Intersea Research, Friday Harbour
1987	Intersea Research, Friday Harbour
1988	Intersea Research, Friday Harbour
1989	Intersea Research, Friday Harbour
1990	Intersea Research, Friday Harbour
1991	Intersea Research, Friday Harbour
1992	Intersea Research, Friday Harbour
1993	Intersea Research, Friday Harbour
1994	Norm
1995	Norm
1996	Norm
1997	Norm
1998	Norm
1999	Norm
2000	Norm
2001	Norm

Intersea Foundation, http://www.intersea.org/accomp.html

1987   Southeast Alaska - Educational programs and research on cooperative groups, feeding ecology, behavioral characteristics, distribution and census of humpback whales.    ACANIA and VARUA.

* 1988   Southeast Alaska - Contracted by Miramar Productions for feature film on our vessel and work "Third Stone from the Sun"    ACANIA and VARUA.

* 1988   Southeast Alaska - Filming of humpback whale studies for ABC's "Spirit of Adventure" with Jim Fowler for Mutual of Omaha. Contracted by American Adventure Productions.    ACANIA.

* 1988   Southeast Alaska - Educational programs and research on cooperative groups, feeding ecology, behavioral characteristics, distribution and census of humpback whales.    VARUA.

* 1989   Southeast Alaska - Educational programs and research on cooperative groups, feeding ecology, behavioral characteristics, distribution and census of humpback whales.    Chartered vessels.

* 1989   Bering, Beaufort and Chuckchi Sea - Geophysical survey contracted by Ocean Engineering.    ACANIA.

* 1990   Southeast Alaska - Educational programs and research on cooperative groups, feeding ecology, behavioral characteristics, distribution and census of humpback whales.    ACANIA.

* 1991   Southeast Alaska - Educational programs and research on cooperative groups, feeding ecology, behavioral characteristics, distribution and census of humpback whales.    Chartered vessels.

* 1991   Kenai Coast, Prince William Sound, Aleutian Islands - Marine mammal research and survey contracted by University of Alaska.    ACANIA.

* 1991   Gulf of Alaska to Hawaiian Islands - Drift net entrapment study contracted by National Marine Fisheries Service.    ACANIA.

* 1991   Hawaiian Islands to Nikumaroro Island in Southern Hemisphere - Expedition to locate and recover Amelia Earhart's aircraft, contracted by The International Group for the Recovery of Ancient Aircraft, LIFE Magazine and NBC.    ACANIA.

* 1992   Southeast Alaska - Educational programs and research on cooperative groups, feeding ecology, behavioral characteristics, distribution and census of humpback whales.    ACANIA.

* 1993   Southeast Alaska - Educational programs and research on cooperative groups, feeding ecology, behavioral characteristics, distribution and census of humpback whales.    Chartered vessels.

* 1994   Southeast Alaska - Educational programs and research on cooperative groups, feeding ecology, behavioral characteristics, distribution and census of humpbacks whales.    ACANIA.

* 1994   Southeast Alaska - Humpback whale studies filmed by Cinema Direct for the Discovery Channel.    ACANIA.

* 1995   Southeast Alaska - Educational programs and research on cooperative groups, feeding ecology, behavioral characteristics, distribution and census of humpback whales.    ACANIA.

* 1995   Southeast Alaska - Contracted by Graphic Films for feature IMAX film "The Triumph of Life".    ACANIA.

* 1996   Southeast Alaska - Educational programs and research on feeding ecology of humpback whales.    ACANIA.

 "America's Two Hundred Largest Yachts," http://powerandmotoryacht.about.com/library/weekly/november01/aa110801l.htm

151. ACANIA           
126'0" 1929 Here's your chance to acquire a piece of history for $395,000. This classic fantail motoryacht, located in the Seattle area, was once owned by silent film actress Constance Bennett. During World War II and for 40 years thereafter, the U.S. government used Acania for a variety of things, including tracking Apollo spacecraft. A private owner purchased her in the 1980s and refitted much of her interior and machinery. B: Pusey & Jones, USA; N: J. H. Wells; H: Steel; E: unknown 

Are you an intrepid soul (with deep pockets) who could take on one of these projects? If so, you would be rewarded with a unique yacht that will turn heads wherever she goes, and offer you the satisfaction of bringing back to life a thing of beauty from a remarkable era. Each of these vessels is chronicled in Volume I of THE GOLDEN CENTURY.

ACANIA
This elegant, 126-foot, 1929 John H. Wells design is extensively chronicled in Volume I of THE GOLDEN CENTURY. It is hoped that an enlightened buyer can restore this Pusey & Jones-built yacht to her original splendor. Morris Rosenfeld extensively photographed her original interior; these images constitute an invaluable aid to her restoration. For information regarding the current status of ACANIA, please contact:

http://www2.yachtworld.com/boats/view_result.cgi?Boat_ID=18541&units=Feet&Listing_ID=983&page=broker

126' Pusey & Jones, Wilmington Classic Steel Fantail

* Year: 1929
* Price: US$ 285,000
* Located in Seattle, WA
* Hull Material: Steel
* Engine/Fuel Type: Twin Diesel
* YW# 983-18541

Most recently used for research and other charter work, 'ACANIA' has a history as fascinating and inspiring as her looks! U.S. built as a luxury yacht with no expense spared a for Wall Street banker, she was later gifted to silent screen actress, Constance Bennett, who entertained on board until the vessel was appropriated for WWII. Construction is of riveted steel; twin 280-hp GM mains were rebuilt in 1990; 12,500 gallons fuel and 2,700 gallons water; (2) triple cabins, (5) double cabins, separate captain's quarters aft of the wheelhouse, (3) heads and (3) showers. A bit of maritime history never to be replaced, she's showing her years and needs upgrades to her accommodations and systems.

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Builder/Designer
Builder: Pusey & Jones, Wilmington Designer: J.H. Wells
Dimensions
LOA: 126' Beam: 21'6 Displacement: 247 tons
Draft: 9'3
Engines
Engine(s): Twin diesel GM Engine(s) HP: 280-hp Engine Model: 6-110
Cruising Speed: 10 knots Max Speed: 11 knots
Tankage
Fuel: 12500 Water: 2700

Accommodations

Sleeps up to 16 belowdecks in two triple cabins and five double cabins; crew quarters include two double cabins plus separate abovedecks captain's cabin aft of the wheelhouse; 3 heads and 3 showers plus separate day head for the captain.
LAYOUT BELOWDECKS: Foc'sle is followed by storage and a MACHINE SHOP with drill press, arc welder (200 amp), oxyactylene cutting torch, and standard mechanic's tools plus electronics tools - all located to port. To starboard is a head, pantry and two double crew cabins. This area is separated from the engine room by watertight bulkheads. Aft of the engine room are the seven accommodations staterooms, and the second and third heads and showers.
MAIN DECK: Forward on the main deck is the DINING SALOON with seating for eighteen. This area is followed by the stainless steel commercial-style GALLEY, equipped with a 4-burner electric stove, griddle, (2) ovens, coffee maker, double sinks, 50-cu.ft. refrigerator and lots of cabinet and drawer storage throughout. Next aft is the FIDLEY (engine room hatch grating), followed by a 120-sq.ft. WET LAB with 60-sq.ft. of stainless steel workbench. MAIN SALOON follows, measuring 14' x 24' and featuring fireplace and beautiful white oak paneling and joinery.
BOAT DECK: WHEELHOUSE is followed by private CAPTAINS QUARTERS. BOAT DECK can carry two tenders, and four cannister-type life rafts.
Electronics & Navigation Equipment

* Furuno 1525D 96-mile radar
* Furuno FR 360 MkII 36-mile radar
* Trimble 10X GPS navigation system
* (2) Sailor RT-144 AC VHF radiophones
* Furuno 208 weatherfax
* Raytheon DE-731 recording fathometer
* Sperry SR220 Gyro (new 1991)
* Harris RF 230-252 SSB (fully synth.)
* Harris RF 3200 SSB (fully synth.)
* Robertson AP9 MK autopilot
* 7-station intercom system
* Speich revolving windows on bridge
Electrical

440/208/120vAC systems; 3-phase from (2) GM 4-71's each with 40kW generator; (1) 6-71 with 100kW generator; battery capacity - 12vDC/500 amp hours.
Deck

Hydraulic anchor windlass with 1000' (500' x 2) of 7/8" chain; 350# and 500# anchors; (4) 12-man Elliott inflatable liferafts; Husky Brute articulated crane (2500# with 19' reach); life vests for full party; work vests for full party; EPIRB unit; various quartz lights for decks.
Other Features/Notes

Construction is of riveted steel. Both engines were rebuilt in November of 1990 (engine rebuild spares included); engines are fresh water cooled.
Broker Remarks

ACANIA was designed by J.H. Wells as a luxury diesel yacht, commissioned by Wall Street banker, A.E. Wheeler. She was built with no expense spared by the famous Pusey and Jones yard in Wilmington, Delaware, and is considered by many to be one of the very best vessels that this venerable yard created. Shortly after her launching in 1929, the vessel was acquired by a French film director and given as a gift to silent film actress, Constance Bennett, who entertained aboard until the government appropriated the vessel for service in World War II.
Operated and maintained by the United States government for the next 40 years, ACANIA served a number of different agencies in roles as diverse as tracking Apollo space craft, intelligence work, and oceanographic research. Returning to private hands in the mid 1980's, much of the vessel's interior was rejuvenated or replaced, to exacting standards, meeting or exceeding those of 1929. Her mechanical and electrical systems are modernized where desirable with such additions as electro-hydraulic drives for steering and anchor winch, etc.
Her watermaking capacity, large fuel tanks, low fuel consumption, and comfortable motion at sea combine to make her a unique and able long range cruising vessel.