He reportedly owns the yachts Pelorus and Kogo. The fleet was upgraded with improved facilities and a new livery including Pelorus Jack. "Pioneer" was a third-class protected cruiser of the nine-ship "Pelorus" or P class. A cafe is situated at the Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve. He attributed cultural significance to the use of the pelorus by ancient Polynesians. While he was captain "Pelorus" wrecked on 25 November by a cyclone at Port Essington. Over time, the elaboration of the pelorus points led to the modern compass rose. Following the shooting incident, a law was proposed to protect Pelorus Jack. The future admiral, Cyprian Bridge served on "Pelorus" in the East Indies as a midshipman. Pelorus Jack remained protected by that law until his disappearance in 1912. Despite the attempt on his life, Pelorus Jack continued to help ships. In 1904, someone aboard the "SS Penguin" tried to shoot Pelorus Jack with a rifle. Pelorus Air has flights to D'Urville Island from Picton, Wellington and Paraparaumu. Pelorus Jack is also remembered after he was the subject of a failed assassination attempt. Pelorus is a luxury yacht and is in length.