Innisfail is a pre-war Mathis Yacht designed by John Trumpy, built during what would be called "America's Golden Age of Yachting." Each custom Mathis-Trumpy yacht was a maritime masterpiece. Their timeless beauty and classic lines are distinct in any harbor. In the 1940s, the U.S. Navy commandeered luxury yachts to serve as a shore patrol fleet.

The lovely Innisfail answered duty's call, and was refitted with two 20mm cannons on her deck and a depth charge rack on her stern. Innisfail was commissioned as YP-354 in May 1942, and served her country patrolling the east coast for five years. In 1947, Innisfail was decommissioned and refurbished as a luxury yacht once again. Innisfail remained in government service until 1965, and was a host to world leaders and dignitaries from...

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