A piece of interesting "yachting history" has come on the market. The one time Lightship SAN FRANCISCO (now the NANTUCKET) is for sale for a mere $6,250,000. As the ad explains, this was our Lightship SAN FRANCISCO from 1950-1969 and the weather mark for races of the same name. I have memories of sailing around the Lightship with Coast Guardsmen waving from on deck. I remember thinking that being out there rolling in the swell must be pretty rough duty. I also remember trying to decide how close to come to the "mark" as the ship heaved and rolled.
http://www.yachtworld.com/boat-conte...ship-for-sale/
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1950.../United-States