Our town recently was recently visited by a very distinguished guest; the former presidential yacht, Sequoia. The Sequoia was built in 1925 and purchased by the federal government during the Herbert Hoover administration for use as a presidential yacht. It continued to serve in that capacity until Jimmy Carter decided it was a frivolous expense and had it sold. It had fallen into disrepair and its current owner is paying to have it renovated. By the time the renovation is done, in 2025, it will be 100 years old. The Sequoia will then return to Washington DC and serve as a museum. A lot of historical events took place on the Sequoia, including JFK’s last birthday celebration. A few of the other significant events which took place on the Sequoia included: Nixon’s resignation, planning of D-day, and the drafting of the Marshall Plan. 
Sequoia loaded on barge. Several more straps were added to secure it to the barge
The tug churned up quite a current. The sailboat anchored on the left did a lot of dancing in the current.
Photo taken from a 2017 Washington Post article of JFK’s last birthday on the Sequoia.
The Sequoia has been out of the water in Deltaville, VA for the past several years. It was brought to Cambridge by barge a few weeks ago and was transferred to a larger barge a few days ago. It left this morning on its way to Belfast, Maine where the renovations will take place. Safe passage, Sequoia.
Sequoia loaded on barge. Several more straps were added to secure it to the barge
The tug churned up quite a current. The sailboat anchored on the left did a lot of dancing in the current.
Photo taken from a 2017 Washington Post article of JFK’s last birthday on the Sequoia.
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