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(Check mark insufficient ) before furth r routing. This Record and Routing Sheet should be returned to Registry.

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RUNT. 26 May 1950

MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Foreign Branch E l Area I

SUBJECT : Project BGFIEND - Survey of proposed propagandavessels - yachts, IRMAY and SERVA LE BARI.

1. The subiect vessels were inspected byC__ :24commo, and 1r, Staff II, MS0 on 23 and 24 May 1950in accordance with your requ -e-et dated 2 April 1950.

2. After a careful inspection, it was found that both vessels\\., are considered to be suitable for the mission at hand. The opinion

of the survey team is that the motor sail/ketch IRMAY is the mostadaptable from the point of view of broadcast requirements, maneuver-ability, accommodations for the crew and staff and can be outfittedin the least time and expense.

3. Detailed comparison of both vessels as to their suitabilityis covered by Annex I. Annex II is a description of the IRMAY andAnnex III is a description of the SERVA LE BARI.

4. It appears that the owners of both vessels give as their,reason for selling, matrimonial difficulties (wives refuse tobe'yacht widows). The Captain of the IRMAY indicated that Mr,-IrwinCohn, the owner, is of a very changeable nature and, therefore, if nego-Ai.,tiations are contemplated, action should be started_*mediately. Itis further suggested that an offer of about $75,00Ormay result inclosing the purchase at a figure in the neighborhood of $80,000 to$85,000. The purchase should be contingent upon a thorough inspection"on the ways" by a competent marine engineer and/or Naval architect.It will require at least 14 days notice to the owner to arrange forthis, cost to be borne by the purchaser. The IRMAY at present isinsured by the Atlantic Mutual, 49 Wall Street, New York City, forfull coverage anywhere in the world.

5. With respect to the SERVA LE BARI, Mr. Crockett, the owner,indicated that he can place the vessel "on the ways" for inspection ona 72 hour notice. In view of the more extensive alterations requiredto out fit the BARI for the mission, it is suggested that the offerprice should be somewhere in the neighborhood of $50 0 000 and the closingprice between L;55 0 000 and $60,000. Mr. Crockett stated that he wouldnot be willing to set the vessel "on the ways" unless we were reasonablysure of the sale which would only be subject to the inspection contingency.He offered to cover this expense.

6. In the case of either vessel, if any additional gear, equipmentor personnel over and above the requirements set forth in the originalrequest is contemplated, it should be fully reali ,ed that the presentaccommodations will be inadequate and a larger veSsel will be required.

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7. The Captain of the IRMAY and the present crew are availablefor employment. They appear to be efficient and experienced and have,in the past, accompanied several scientific expeditions to theCaribbean and South American waters. Annex IV is a list of the crewand their qualifications.

8. The undersigned recommend the procurement of the IRMAY.

(::Submitted by:

MSO, Staff II

Cr,..i(oject, Engineer, Commo.

Forwarded by:.0"\

OPS/M, Staff

4 InclAnnex I - Comparative data on BARI and IRgA.Y.`7Annex II - Description of IRMAYA"Annex III - Description of .SERVA LE BARIAnnex IV 7 List of 1M:1:AY crew & their qualifications

Distribution:1 - Chief, Area I, Foreign Branch L.),/2 - OPS-M/S-II Working file on Project BGFIEND3 - Chief, Foreign Branch E, OPC4 & 5 - OPC Registry

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RangeSpeed (cruising)Max. Fuel CapacityMater CapacityAdequate Refrigeration

PlantHeating Plant

Heating FuelCooking FuelEngine FuelEngine Type

Accommodations(total)

BerthsState RoomsRadio-PresentRadio-Generator

World

3,0008 mph. 13 mph.1,500

3,2002,500

2,000

YesCir.-HotMater SysCoalCoalOilSingleFairbanksMorse

YesCir.-Hot

• Water Sys.Tank GasTank GasOilTwinBuda

15

1315

124

5Yes

YesNone

None

Mast Heights

871-77'

781-62'Ample

Enough

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ANNEX

BARI

IRMAY

Recommend overhaul ofengines.All sleeping accommodationsshould be rearranged.

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AC power plant must be in-stalled in both vessels.Major work for the AC gen-erator and studio requiredon BARI.BARI between Masts - 25!IRMAY between Masts - 39'20 ft. mast extensiondesirable and practicableon IRMAY.

East Suitability

YesSpace Suitabilityfor Antenna

Yes

Modifications(Installation Radio) YesVibration Unknown

Crew required

7Special Skill

6Captain - Special

Skill

YesYacht - Type

No

Yes

Yes

YesYes

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Both vessels require spacechange for radio stationand work area. IRMAY re-quires least remodeling.

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IRMAY requires new sternbearings (rubber) toreduce vibration.

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BARI IRMAY

Fame of Vessel Well known Only two ofthis type

Profile Common RareManeuverability Poor Excellent Hull Steel Wood N.. IRMAY reqaires copper

sheeting for broadcastinstallatiOn.

Auto. Pilot No YesAvailability

for Voyage 4 wks. Presently

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YACHT BROKER

SALES • CHARTERS

202

GORDON RAYMOND420 LEXINGTON AVENUE

NEW YORK 17. N. Y.TELEPHONE: OREGON 9-2262

APPRAISALS. SURVEYS

DESIGN CONSULTANT

FILE NO.

( :No. Fuel TanksT" Total Capacity

1500

Three 2500No. Water Taints Total C

l'efittow HereuleiHow Light.

trio 0.10V ) Generate plus 3 kw onammo

Heating Hot ilater electrid &Rort.zu rattrwft-wdeep.... 1'3

Sails, Makers, Age and Co, il lygare-1948 and Cooney

1947 & 1949 plus others of unknown

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ANNEX III

SEHVA LA 3ARI Name of Yacht

'Type and Rig Auxiliary Gaff Schooner

Keel or C. B Keel

Boole Bolnes Designer

Dutch State DockBuilt by Helder • HQ.1I9X. .a ym1923

L 0. A 9210" L. WO"

20 110" 1018" Benin Draft

80Tonnage Gross NO

65

Ballast: If Lead or Iron Iron (about 50 tons )

Frames of Steel Planking dptee1(3/80)Fl shivetsNatural

Fastenings Finish of DecksTrunk CabinRaised Flush Deck

Flush - Deckhouses or

ModifiedStyle of Bow Clipper style of sts rnC 01.111t er

NoneSize of Cockpit If Solf-Bailing

Interior FshM ahog Redwood Headroom Full Three

Staterooms: Single Double

No. Berths or Extent. in Saloon Three

Accommodations, Total Nine

No. SilOWelIS or Bath? (ShowerS) No. uNh 'e

tAir—IiiJuc unFairbanks-Morse Twin °B ingle

Make of Enginelsfr SingleGe"*Diesel Six 1948 Diesel Cylinders Year

tcp.(.010 0 Red Geat2• Speed7-8 kn

6000 Sq. Feet

1968- veil good

others Wood-some 1948Spars: Age, ictoirfayleng dinghy; 1 lifeboat;Small Boats & 1 wurk boat

Two ample Cable Anchors Chain

Six 1 /C showerCrew Accommodations Toilets

yesWhether Yacht is Fully Found

make

Standing Rigging: Age ragtricti92-...-o) Ho -Iow -Steel

PHOTOGRAPHDesigned and

REMARKS: (Condition, Seaworthiness, Speed, Furnishings, Equipment, Etc.)

Built for keeping to sea for 1on7, periods. A veryable seaboat - the finest of her type availabletoday. Heavily bu:lt of the finest materials,

.Entire vessel given extensive overhaul 1947 • 1948.--New steel deckhouse added. Four Watertightsteel bulkheads (watertight doors in two). Highsteel bulwarks'. Entire veLsel acoustically &thermally insulated. Hot and cold fresh and saltpressure water systems. New electric syttem in-cluding control panel. Emergency air and bilgepumps. Elec, anchor windlass. Complete naVigationequipment. Radio direction finder. Radio telephone.Fathometer. All wave radio broadcast receiver.Large gWey equipped with AGA coal ranle. Largeyard and squaresail on foremast,

SUBJECT TO PRIOR BALE, COMMITMENT, WITHDRAWAL OR CHANGE IN PRICE WITHOUT NOTICE

' PARTICULARS AS CORRECT AS CIRCUMSTANCES PERMIT. BUT NOT GUARANTEED.

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ANNEX IV.

Present Crew of liiMAY

Captain: Matthew EnglishBeacon Marine Basinc/o Yacht MAYGloucester, Mass.

Age: 31 Married, no children

Experience: 13 years. He was a captain and first mate in the ArmyTransport Service on sea-going tugs during the war. Alsoserved as captain for several private yachts in additionto the IRMAY. Hellas a very pleasing personality, appearedto be most competent and displayed excellent skill inhandling the vessel during the trial run.

First Mate: Richard RomingBeacon Marine Basinc/o Yacht IRMAYGloucester, Mass.

Age: 26 Single

Experience: Served with the USCG during the war, considered by thecaptain to be fully qualified as navigator and has athorough knowledge of the plant of the IRMAY.

Engineer: James C. Kuhn132 Truxon DriveMiami Springs, Florida

Age: 23 Single

Experience: Two years in the USCG, rating Motor Machine at 3rd class,experience gained in diesel shops in the Miami area.Displayed intimate technical knowledge of the IRMAY'spower plant and assisted on deck.

Cook: Thomas Anderson

Age: 60 Single

Experience: This man has followed the sea his entire life, is consideredto be an excellent cook and served in that capacity on various

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ANNEX IV. (contt)

vessels of the U. S. Army Transport Service during the war.He has no permanent address other than the IR gAY but main-tains a mailing address at the Cornish Arms Hotel, New York.He appeared very rugged and a most pleasant individual. Hehas acquired the ability to get along with people regardlessof their station of life.

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ANNEX II

YACHT BROKER GORDON RAYMOND APPRAISALS - SURVEYS

SALES - CHARTERS 420 LEXINGTON AVENUE DESIGN CONSULTANT

NEW YORK 17. N. Y.

TELEPHONE: OREGON 9-2262 2001

:ORMA.O!WAY exName of Yacht

Frames of White Oak Planking of.d.OAI.15 0

ur 4:21 1939 good

FILE NO.

Twin or twinSingle

1(..1.,c13

Designer Wm, HA Hand* Zr.Built by odgdon Bros. Y..9391.. O. A

91t

1 L. W. I. ten

OltBeam Draft

Tonnage Gross 124 Net 84

Ballast: If Lead or Iron lead ineide

Make of Engine(s) Buda

Gas or Diesel 1939 Diesel Cylinders Year4oicle

H. P. (ea . )20 Red Gear yes Speed 13 mph

2 3 200Total Capacity gsNo. Fuel Tanks

2,000 pa4Total iligoalAwkwe 0;44No. Water Tanks

electric Generowlieroulee DiHow Lighted

yes eleotrionRefrigeratiorde.ep trainHeating Plant

fSails, Makers, Age and Cond Beekman 1939 good

Twin screw Dies ketohz'tged

keel

9td"

1721 Sq. Feet

anFastenings .galvans Finish of Decks naTrunk Cabin'Raised or Flush Deck trunk oabin deckhouse

fishermen transom Style of Bow Style of Stern

Size of Cockpit none If Self-Bailing

Interior Finish6reaal 12411.1°g Headroom

3Staterooms: Single Double

No. Berths or Extens. in Saloon

Accommodations, Total 1 tubNo. Showers or Baths 2 & veers No. Toilets elerie

Standing Rigging: Age and Cond

Spars: Age, Hollow or Solid 1939 solid

inboa Ir and 1 outboard bothSmall Boats avits; liferaft

. ample ample 2 4144,ths CableAnchors

1,stateroom showeCrew Accommodations Toilets

yesWhether Yacht is Fully Found

LOCATION -

ASKING PRICE e

CHARTER,

PHOTOGRAPH REMARKS: (Condition, Seaworthiness, Speed, Furnishings, Equipment, Etc.)

Type and Rig

Bleeptionally able seaboat; heavy construction;

large cruising radius.

tortes 1949; 760watt radio-telephone;

tion finder; electric anchor windlass;

Lld pressure water system; automatic pilot

deast receiver; automatic phonograph; injlications . system. Very attractively arrang

stL!tcro pr,v; 1 q- d:!nin7 srlIc:o!'l arid maindecl.:finT;;( ,151 -1'7 )

OR SALE, COMMITMENT. WITHDRAWAL OR CHANGE IN PRICE WITHOUT NOT1CF

ARS AS CORRECT AS CIRCUMSTANCES PERMIT, BUT NOT GUARANTEED.

ANNEX IItY)

YACHT BROKER GORDON RAYMOND APPRAISALS - SURVEYS

SALES - CHARTERS 420 LEXINGTON AVENUE DESIGN CONSULTANT

NEW YORK 17. N. Y.TELEPHONE: OREGON 9-2262 2001

Twin or twinMake of En g ine(s) Single

BudaName of Yacht exaMORNAO i*VALOIZE V

Twin screw DieseType and Rig ketchori ed

keeI

oni otor Sailer

Keel or C. B

4.0#0 Red Gear 3reeH. P. (ea. Speed 3 mph

Gas or DieselDiesel 6 Cylinders year 1939

,200

# L. W. L 91$

LOCATION

ASKING PRICE(PRICE

CHARTER{,

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FILE NO.

Wm, Rand' Jr. Designer

Built by Hodgdon Bros. 49.39

10. A

21'

9 1 6"Beam Draft

Tonnage Gross 4 Net 84

Ballast: If Lead or Iron lead inside

Frames of white oak Planking of.dPUble

Fastenings_gallran• Finish of Decks ria ura el= an

Trunk CabinRaised or Flush Deck trunk Cabin - deekbouse

Lerman transomStyle of Bow Style of Stern •

Size of Cockpit none If Self-Bailing

Interior Finishereatl mchcg• Headroom

Staterooms: Single Double

No. Berths or Extens. in Saloon

No. .;iiiowers or Baths 2 tah Geer* No. Toilet? electric Accommodations, Total

•

1 tub13

No. Fuel Tanks Total Capacity

4 2,000 ga3No. Water Tanks Total irsocsiblakw •

How Lighted

(194H

4electric Generatorneratilee

yea electric*Heati

ails,

ng

Makers, Age

Refrigerationdeep

Sails, Cond Beckman 1939. 13°

1721 Sq. Feet

1939 goodStanding Rigging: Age and Cond

Spars: Age, Hollow or Solid 1939 solidboard and 1 outboard both'im

Small Boats v tai 1. literal%

2 ample ample 4 VaithS

CableAnchors

1-stateroom & showerCrew Accommodations Toilets

yesWhether Yacht is Fully Found

PHOTOGRAPH REMARKS: (Condition, Seaworthiness, Speed, Furnishings, Equipment, Etc.)

Sitaeptionally able seaboat; heavy constructiont

remely large cruising radius..

New batteriee 1940; 76..watt radio-telephone;

radio direction finder; electric anchor windlass;

hot and cold pretsure water system; automatic pilot;

radio broadcast receiver; automatic, phonograph; Iwo

tercommunications system. Very attraotively arrange.Wilipaclbustaterooms; laFe dinjn s'alcon and mclin

lounge (in deckhouse - 15t c 15r).

SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE, COMMITMENT, WITHDRAWAL OR CHANGE IN PRICE WITHOUT NOTIDF

PARTICULARS AS CORRECT AS CIRCUMSTANCES PERMIT. BUT NOT GUARANTEED.

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