Circa-1918 Ringling Brothers circus magnate’s yacht lives on in Marina del Rey

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Circa-1918 M.V. Zumbrota lives on as luxury charter yacht
Circa-1918 M.V. Zumbrota lives on as luxury charter yacht Photo Credit: Tom Wilmer
Join Captain Chuck Myers aboard the historic M.V. Zumbrota, home ported today in Marina del Rey harbor.
Subsequent to Charles Ringling’s ownership, the Zumbrota was purchased by Warner Brothers Studios for the private use of starlet, Mae West.
During WWII it was drafted by the military for use as an anti-submarine vessel patrolling the Coast of California.
Today, the M.V. Zumbrota, operated by Hornblower Cruises as a charter yacht hosting up to 125 guests, is home ported in Marina del Rey.

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Elegance of yesteryear onboard the M.V. Zumbrota  Photo Credit: Tom Wilmer
Elegance of yesteryear onboard the M.V. Zumbrota Photo Credit: Tom Wilmer