This truly classic sailing yacht was designed by renowned Boston naval architect John Alden and launched in 1939 for General George S. Patton. She was named after a quote attributed to Patton, who said “When the war is over, and if I live through it, Bea and I are going to sail her around the world.”

When And If is a transoceanic cruising yacht with traditional wooden hull, teak decks, and a gorgeous rig with tall masts and a multitude of sails. She is known for her beauty, speed and exceptional sailing performance. Before World War II, Patton made just one voyage aboard—taking delivery in Wiscasset, ME and sailing to the Chesapeake Bay, where it is said that the vessel hid in an estuary to escape the call to join the USCG picket patrol. General Patton returned briefly in the summer of 1945 and enjoyed a week’s sailing out of Manchester, MA before returning to duty in Europe as acting Governor of Bavaria.