Winston S. Churchill, The Grand Alliance
Winston S. Churchill, The Grand Alliance
Furniture of Morgan's Corsair to Be Sold to Aid Britain
Furnishings and fittings from J.P. Morgan's yacht Corsair have been presented to Bundles for Britain, Inc, for resale to swell the organization fund to aid war sufferers in the British Isles, it was announced yesterday.
The corsair was sold in May, 1940 and was transferred to British registry, with the approval of the United States Maritime Commission. She now is in the British war service. The furnishing were removed by Mr. Morgan at the time of the sale; they include furniture from the dining saloon, sets of deck furniture, and cushions, drapes, rugs and carpeting, bedding and incidental pieces.
All this material is to be turned over by Bundles for Britain to Gimbals Brothers, to be sold with other notable collections. A preview of the furnishings will be held on Aug 6 at the store and the sale will be opened to the public on Aug 11.
What was J.P Morgan's motivation in this? Would be interesting in knowing what men like him were thinking.
What would be the war service of a yacht? Sentry duty, U boat scouting?
What was the background negotiation in getting this done? something was given and something was gained, wonder what the gain was.