Rare Blueprints of the Consolidated Yacht Acania
Superb pair nautical blueprints of the 126 foot motor yacht Acania. From naval architect John H Wells, 11 East 44th street, New York. Dated July 25, 1928. The legends at lower right corner show dimensions of 126 feet length, 21 foot six inches width, and 8 feet draft. There are two blueprints in this rare offering. The profile blueprint shows rows of portholes, railings, launch on davits, flagstaffs, mast, lanterns, searchlight, horn, etc.. A very elegant drawing. The plan shows three levels. The main deck shows the dining saloon, living room, smoking room, pantry, etc., Below the deck are multiple staterooms, bathrooms, dressing rooms and crew quarters, etc. The top deck has three launches on davits, stack vents, pilothouse, captain cabin, etc.. This was an extraordinary yacht of her day. To find a pair of blueprints in this condition is quite unusual. This was a megayacht of the day. See history below. 26 x 43 each, 10 lbs each.
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Superb pair nautical blueprints of the 126 foot motor yacht Acania. From naval architect John H Wells, 11 East 44th street, New York. Dated July 25, 1928. The legends at lower right corner show dimensions of 126 feet length, 21 foot six inches width, and 8 feet draft. There are two blueprints in this rare offering. The profile blueprint shows rows of portholes, railings, launch on davits, flagstaffs, mast, lanterns, searchlight, horn, etc.. A very elegant drawing. The plan shows three levels. The main deck shows the dining saloon, living room, smoking room, pantry, etc., Below the deck are multiple staterooms, bathrooms, dressing rooms and crew quarters, etc. The top deck has three launches on davits, stack vents, pilothouse, captain cabin, etc.. This was an extraordinary yacht of her day. To find a pair of blueprints in this condition is quite unusual. This was a megayacht of the day. See history below. 26 x 43 each, 10 lbs each.
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