Geschichte
This passenger vessel was built in 1962 by Colberg Boat Works in Stockton, CA.
Historische Notizen
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 07/12/2021) stated "One that has a regular route taking people under the Golden Gate Bridge is ROYAL PRINCE (288705), one of a series of passenger boats built by Colberg Boat Works in Stockton for Crowley's various passenger enterprises. This one is an 83-footer that came out in 1962 as HARBOR PRINCE. Crowley renamed her as they expanded their services beyond San Francisco, but then suddenly divested of their passenger businesses in 1997. Private operators bought the various vessels, this one remaining in Red and White, although the company adopted the name of a defunct company from the 1950's, the Golden Gate Scenic Steamship Corp. That earlier company really did operate steam ships. This new company, still commonly referred to as just the Red and White fleet, now operates diesel vessels, plus, as mentioned before, they have the first all-electric passenger boat in the area. "
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1962-1975 she was owned by Harbor Prince Inc. (Crowley Maritime), San Francisco CA USA.
In 1976-89 she was owned by Harbor Tug & Barge Co., San Francisco CA USA (Crowley Maritime).
In 1994-1997 she was owned by Red and White Fleet Inc, (Crowley Maritime) San Francisco CA USA.
In 1998-2026 she was owned by the Golden Gate Scenic SS Corp. (the Red and White fleet), San Francisco CA USA.
Remotisierung
By 2026 re-engined for 1000 HP Total
Referenzen
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 16/01/2022)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1963-1989) and digital files (1992-2026)
