Back in 2010, we posted that “When and If“, a 1939 Alden schooner built for General George Patton, was for sale, as a result of the then current owner’s divorce. The 63’5” schooner was named “When and If” because Patton said that he planned on sailing the world in the schooner, “when the war was over and if I survive.” Ironically, Patton survived the war but died in a traffic accident just as the fighting ended.
The schooner was sold but soon was caught up in bankruptcy proceedings. Recently, New York vineyard owner, Doug Hazlitt, purchased the schooner and is having her rebuilt at Cayuga Wooden Boatworks at the north end of Cayuga Lake. You can follow her restoration on the yacht’s Facebook page.
I am a writer looking for anecdotal material about the When and If, the yacht built for General George Patton. I would be grateful for responses directly to akahock@yahoo.com.
I am working on a magazine arricle about General Patton’s boats. I assume you have seen the mentions to his boats in Fred Ayer Jrs book, Before the Colors Fade.
I would like to know more about what you are doing to be included in my story. Photos would be welcomed.
Bob Cerullo
You might be better served contacting the schooner owners directly.
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