Story
This passenger vessel (sport fishing) was built in 1938 by Fellows & Stewart Inc. in Los Angeles, CA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (May 2026) writes: Her documents expired in 2002.
Owners & Masters
In 1939-1941 she was owned by William S. Clark, Los Angeles CA.
In 1942 she was owned by Grand Canyon - Boulder Dam Tours, Boulder City NV.
In 1942-1946 she was operated by the U. S. Coast Guard.
In 1947 she was owned by Alvin Oleavitt, Los Angeles CA.
In 1981 she was owned by Walter W. Jaffe, San Francisco CA.
In 1995 she was owned by Kenneth Carver, Oakley CA USA.
Name Significance
The Hualapai are a federally recognized Native American tribe located in the area adjacent to Boulder (Hoover) Dam, known as the "People of the Tall Pines".
Rebuilds
1943 converted into a fireboat. 1947 reverted to sportfisher.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1939-1989), Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2003, cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 10 May 2026)
- U S Coast Guard Cutters & Craft of WWII by R. Scheina.
