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Cabrillo (V)

Cabrillo (V)
Foto: Cabrillo 4May 2012 San Diego CA by George Schneider

Historia

This passenger vessel was built in 1964 by San Diego Marine Construction Co..

Notas históricas

George Schneider (Feb 2026) writes: The Star and Crescent Boat Company stems from about 1918 with the merger of two launch companies. Presently the owner is doing business under the trendy name "Flagship Cruises and Events." In 2025 she was designated a historic landmark and placed on the Register of Historic Places by the U. S. Department of the Interior. Although designed as a tour boat, for several years this vessel has been the passenger ferry running between San Diego and Coronado.

Propietarios y capitanes

In 1965-1972 she was owned by the San Diego Marine Construction Co., San Diego CA USA.

In 1973-1976 she was owned by the Star & Crescent Investment Co. San Diego CA USA.

In 1977-2026 she was owned by the Star & Crescent Boat Company, San Diego CA USA.

Significado del nombre

Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo is credited with being the first European to discover San Diego Bay, which at the time (1542), he named San Miguel.

Reconstrucciones

Lengthened from 65 to 85 feet (overall) in 1968.

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