Photos by Tag: Norwester
March 17th, 2020
John Wayne’s Nor’Wester: 2010
John Wayne’s first yacht, the Nor’wester, pictured here as a participant in the 2010 Anacortes Work Boat Races. Originally built in 1932, the Norwester was first christened the “Chiro” by her owner Charles Gilbert. In 1937 she was sold, and ended up serving the Navy during WWII to help patrol the coast. After the war, […]
July 2nd, 2010
Duke’s boat
Soon to hit the “spotlight” at the Anacortes Work Boat Races (July 17) is the late John Wayne’s California yacht “Norwester.” The 76-foot vessel, used extensively by the movie star during the 1950’s, now calls Anacortes home under the ownership of Captain King Graver. Restored to her former glory, the boat will serve as the […]