SACHEM Advertising Sign, Brooklyn, NY – 1934 Advertising signs like this one for Captain Jacob "Jake" Martin's party fishing boat "SACHEM" from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY promoted the "Queen of the Fleet" at sporting goods stores and other local businesses circa 1934. The "SACHEM" was built in 1902 as a luxury yacht and during her long career, was appropriated by the government for service as a patrol yacht in World War I and in World War II, sailed as a party fishing boat during the great depression, and was a member of New York City's Circle Line sightseeing fleet until 1977.