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Rockwell Planning to Buy Hitler’s Yacht for Seagoing Propaganda

March 30, 1966
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An attempt is being made by George Rockwell’s American Nazi Party to acquire Hitler’s former yacht,- now believed to be moored at Miami, Fla., for use as a seagoing headquarters. The 85-foot pleasure craft, built especially for Hitler, was purchased by Americans after the war, and brought to the United States. Rockwell has been quoted as stating that he has found someone willing to help finance the purchase.

Hitler’s yacht would again fly the Nazi ensign, according to Rockwell’s plans. Rockwell indicated he would seek to spread Nazism from port to port, in America and abroad. It was reported here that he is seeking an international Nazi crew, including World War II German naval personnel who may want to keep Nazism alive aboard Hitler’s personal yacht. Rockwell formerly served as a lieutenant commander in the U. S. Navy. His naval experience was in naval aviation rather than on surface ships.

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