Remembering History: Cornelius Vanderbilt III’s North Star (233 long, 30 feet wide) was Neily’s first ocean-going steam yacht named for his great-grandfather’s yacht in which he cruised around the world. He and Mrs. Vanderbilt entertained the King and Queen of England (Edward VII), Kaiser Wilhelm II and President Theodore Roosevelt. Mrs. Vanderbilt’s dinner service made for the yacht included 108 plates. As his wife’s social calendar became more active, Mr. Vanderbilt spent more time aboard his yacht.

Cornelius Vanderbilt III’s North Star (233 long, 30 feet wide) was Neily’s first ocean-going steam yacht named for his great-grandfather’s yacht in which he cruised around the world. He and Mrs. Vanderbilt entertained the King and Queen of England (Edward VII), Kaiser Wilhelm II and President Theodore Roosevelt. Mrs. Vanderbilt’s dinner service made for the yacht included 108 plates. As his wife’s social calendar became more active, Mr. Vanderbilt spent more time aboard his yacht.

Cornelius Vanderbilt III’s North Star (233 long, 30 feet wide) was Neily’s first ocean-going steam yacht named for his great-grandfather’s yacht in which he cruised around the world. He and Mrs. Vanderbilt entertained the King and Queen of England (Edward VII), Kaiser Wilhelm II and President Theodore Roosevelt. Mrs. Vanderbilt’s dinner service made for the yacht included 108 plates. As his wife’s social calendar became more active, Mr. Vanderbilt spent more time aboard his yacht.