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The Zaca Today! Built by Nunes Bros. in 1929-30, Sausalito, CA. for Templeton Crocker Acquired by the US Navy, 12 June 1942 Placed in service as Zaca (IX-73) , 19 June 1942 Placed out of service, 6 October 1944, at Naval Station Treasure Island, CA. Struck from the Naval Register, 13 November 1944 Transferred to the War Shipping Administration, 21 May 1945, for disposal Sold in July 1945 to Joseph Rosenberg of San Francisco for $14,350Sold to Errol Flynn in 1946, he owned the Zaca until his passing Oct. 14. 1959. History: She was found rotting and abandoned in the south of France by Robert Memmo in 1990.

The ZACA has a life of her own, a distinct Survivor and a heart of Endurance how otherwise could she has survive 30 long years of neglect after her Captain's passing!

Zaca was in Palma de Mallorca in her berth at the Palm de Mallorca Yacht Club (Club Nautico) and the crew kept her maintained, but soon Patrice encountered financial problems. The lawyers kept Errol's estate for 14 years in probate for what reason is the biggest mystery. Unfair practices where suspected in particular how was it possible for the attorneys to consign the Zaca to English millionaire playboy Freddie Tinsley before the estate is released from probate and being one of a major asset.  Freddie Tinsley apparently was confident to sell her in France, instead he stripped her of every conceivable value she had and left her totally stripped abandoned in 1965 at a marina in Villefranche. The marina owner Bernard Voisin eventually claimed Zaca for non-payment of rent, but the neglect and deterioration took its toll and Zaca turned into a ghost ship. True or false, but eventually villagers claimed to hear party sounds coming from the boat at night and an exorcism took place in 1979.  Maybe designed to attract tourism, anything is possible.  Phillip Coussins, an English electronics tycoon purchased the marina in 1987 just to acquire the Zaca, as  she was now a marina asset, but the sale did not go through and ended up in court for what ever reason for the next two years.  At last Zaca's suffering is coming  to an end it is the year 1990 and Phillip Coussins who wanted the Zaca winds up selling the now horribly deteriorated Zaca to Roberto Memmo and Italian businessman restorer of antique buildings of  renown.  Roberto Memmo gives Zaca her most deserved rebirth after a 30 year  inhumane ordeal.

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I think he is around and flies like angel do and sings this song: “STARS” www.youtube.com… Every night before the dream I float up through the silent stream of galaxies, Sailing along through stars. Far above the cares of day I drift beyond the Milky Way on stellar seas, Sailing along through stars. Feel a comet shower shimmer All around you in a glim'ring wonderland. Close your eyes and, in the hush, You can almost feel the brush of Heaven's hand. Meet me when the night is nigh And I will show you how to fly like angels do, Sailing along through stars.

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February 8, 2010 at 10:14 pm

Thanks for the “Stars” pitch, Tina! Robert

February 9, 2010 at 6:44 pm

Hi Robert, I love all your songs, but “Stars” is my most favorite and fits so well with Errol! Take care! Tina

February 10, 2010 at 12:09 am

So glad you enjoy it! R

September 22, 2017 at 2:30 am

Tina so many thanks for these lovely photos.

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September 23, 2017 at 6:50 pm

You are very welcome Zaca!

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ZACA, a 43.01 m Sail Yacht built in the United States of America and delivered in 1930, is the flagship of Nunes .

Her top speed is 9.0 kn and her cruising speed is 8.0 kn and her power comes from two General Motors diesel engines. She has a gross tonnage of 122.0 GT and a 7.22 m beam.

She was designed by Garland Rotch , who also completed the naval architecture. Garland Rotch has designed 1 yacht and created the naval architecture for 1 yacht for yachts above 24 metres.

ZACA is in the top 30% by LOA in the world. She is one of 141 sailing yachts in the 40-45m size range.

ZACA is currently sailing under the Netherlands flag (along with a total of other 83 yachts). She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Netherlands. For more information regarding ZACA's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

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• Yacht Type: Sail Yacht
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• Naval Architect: Garland Rotch
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• Refits: 1993,2004,2005

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Started building in 1928 and finished in 1930.   Garland Rotch (designer) was largely inspired by the famous Bluenose schooners.   Originally commissioned by Templeton Crooker, a Yale educated San Francisco banker.   Zaca went around the world twice on scientific expeditions due to the owners interest in Marine Biology.  Crooker then joined the war effort and sold Zaca to the U.S. Navy for $40,000.   Zaca was then painted requisition gray-blue, fitted with 20mm guns and a crew of 35 sailors.

In 1945 Errol Flynn discovered her, and bought her in 1946.   He invested $80,000 towards her restoration:  new masts, repainting etc.   In 1952 Flynn died while trying to sell Zaca to pay off his debts … In 1988 Zaca ended up sinking in the port of Beaulieu.

1991 Roberto Memmo bought the wreck, refloated her and she was restored in IMS shipyard in Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, near Toulon.   Officially rechristened by Memmo on 22nd September 1994.

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