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This iconic boat, once a Navy Minesweeper during WWII, was purchased by John Wayne in 1962. Wild Goose has since had some odd alterations so that she could carry many passengers as a dinner cruise ship for Hornblower Cruises. It’s great to have this treasure still in the harbor. From Nancy P. @newport.sea.collective wildgoose #johnwayne #minesweeper #balboa #iconic #ilovenewportbeach | Newport Beach, California

Balboa Island Museum | Newport Beach on Instagram: "The Wild Goose, a 136-foot yacht once owned by John Wayne, still glides through Newport Bay. It’s now operated by Hornblower Cruises, but her legacy runs deep. Captain Bert Menchal first boarded the vessel as first mate. Years later, he became Wayne’s captain for the final three years of the star’s life. He remembers meeting the Duke in La Paz, Mexico, and never forgetting the moment he was asked to greet an icon. 📍 Visit @balboaislandmuseum f

WWII Navy Veteran Honored with Quilt of Valor at American Legion Tribute to WWII Navy veteran Herb Ray at the American Legion Post 18 in Bloomington, Indiana. Watch as Ray, who served aboard the Navy’s USS YMS 17 in the Philippines in 1945, receives a Quilt of Valor in recognition of his service and bravery. Captured by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian. #WWIIveteran #QuiltofValor #AmericanLegion #BloomingtonIndiana | The Bloomingtonian