Defoe Shipbuilding Company as a Presidential Yacht. It was called the "Barbara Anne" by President Eisenhower after his granddaughter, the "Honey Fitz" by President Kennedy in honor of his maternal grandfather John Francis Fitzgerald, and the "Tricia" by President Nixon after his daughter. In 1941, the name of the company was changed to Defoe Shipbuilding Company. During World War II, all production went to the war effort. From 1939 to 1945, the company built 154 ships, including four s, 13 destroyer escorts, 11 destroyer transports (converted destroyer escorts), patrol craft, and numerous landing craft of various types. The brand-new Defoe family yacht even
Yacht (band) critic Nate Chinen. During this period, YACHT began publicly discussing their personal philosophy, and published a book called "The Secret Teachings of the Mystery Lights: A Handbook on Overcoming Humanity and Becoming Your Own God" which explained their beliefs, a list of which is maintained on their website. In January 2010, YACHT added a live band, The Straight Gaze, consisting of the musicians Rob "Bobby Birdman" Kieswetter and Jeffrey Brodsky to their live show. This incarnation is known as YACHT and the Straight Gaze. In November 2011, YACHT worked with the Youtuber and longtime YACHT supporter Mitchell Davis on their