Wednesday, February 4, 2015

USS Potomac

FDR's Presidential yacht, the USS Potomac, is berthed at Jack London Square in Oakland.  Lovingly restored after it fell into disrepair, the Potomac is an extraordinary museum.





FDR's stateroom:


FDR's bathtub:


The fantail:


The Presidential Seal on the fantail deck:



FDR's elevator, hidden in a faux smokestack:


Air vents:







Engine room:


Radio room with teletype:




Engine room:




Secret Service quarters:


Crew quarters:



The Potamac is located at Jack London Square in Oakland, CA.  There are school tours, private tours, and homeschool tours available.

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