History: Astor and Vanderbilt maritime yacht palaces visit Boca Grande
October 8, 2026
By Guest Columnist
Above, the USS Nourmahal in Havana during World War II. The photo is from the National Archives, and was after she was requisitioned by the Navy as PG 72. Before that the Nourmahal was used by the U.S. Coast Guard. National Archives, Naval History and Heritage Command BY JIM J. BLAHA, BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY […]
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