Newport Beach in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Wild Goose
John Waynes Yacht
| | USS YMS-328 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. The Wild Goose Marker
The M/V Wild Goose has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Grand Salon
Originally this room was used as a family room. John Wayne would bring his SAG screeners and watch movies while on trips. The furniture is authentic from these days; the settee was used as a sort of couch and the table was used to play poker with the Rat Pack. The wet bar and soda fountain, which the kids say never worked properly, is also original. The large mural on the wall was commissioned by John Wayne and depicts a naval battle of Admiral Nelson. The movie posters and pictures of The Duke were not here originally; he previously would use this room to hang plaques that he received from his travels.
To take home all of the rich history of the Wild Goose, ask a crew member about purchasing your exclusive copy of "Onboard with the Duke".
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list.
Location. 33°
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mariner's Mile (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); McFadden (Newport) Wharf (approx. 0.8 miles away); McFadden Square Centennial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Old Landing (approx. 0.9 miles away); Castaways Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division Memorial (approx. one mile away); Ozment General Store & Post Office 1908(c) (approx. 1½ miles away); F.M. Bloom Shoe Repairs 1923(c) (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport Beach.
Regarding The Wild Goose. USS YMS-328 is a decommissioned US Navy Yard Mine Sweeper (YMS), built at Ballard Marine & Railway in Ballard, Washington. Her hull is constructed completely of 3" vertical grain Douglas fir. Sister ships include Jacques Cousteau's Calypso.
After serving in the Navy in World War II the boat
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. The Grand Salon Marker
The vessel is still in operation for dinner cruises in Newport Beach, by Hornblower Cruises. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 19, 2011.
Also see . . . Californias Gold with Huell Howser. Newport Boats video, produced for local PBS television stations in 2008, visits the Balboa Island Ferry (9 minutes) and the Wild Goose (15 minutes). (Submitted on June 28, 2024.)
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. The Wild Goose Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. Grand Salon
The table and wet bar are to the right of the stairs.
Photographed by Craig Baker
5. Grand Salon
Mural commissioned by John Wayne.
Photographed by Craig Baker
6. The Wild Goose
Photographed by Craig Baker
7. The Wild Goose
Photographed by Craig Baker
8. The Wild Goose
courtesy U.S. Navy
9. YMS-328
courtesy The Wild Goose
10. John Wayne aboard his Wild Goose
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on June 28, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
