Sailing Through Wars
Unfortunately, The Celt's time as a yacht was short-lived because it was eventually commissioned as a warship during WWI. It was a small, fast-moving boat, perfect for the Navy. Renamed the USS Sachem, the ship became one of the deadliest vessels on the seas...
A Historic Relic
WWI wasn't the only reason The Celt was famous. It also played a key role in creative innovation. Thomas Edison was a frequent passenger when he traveled back and forth from New York to conduct various experiments. When WWI ended, the USS Sachem was sold to Roland L. Taylor, a banker from Philadelphia...