Historia
This ferry, passenger was built in 1960 by Chaffe Machine Co. in San Diego , CA.
Notas históricas
George Schneider (May 2026) writes: As built, this vessel had a distinctly "streamlined" (in the old-fashioned meaning) appearance, and was designed for the run from Los Angeles to Avalon on Catalina Island. This is by no means the best-quality image I have of her, but I chose it because it shows the rounded metal work the best.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1961-1968 she was owned by the Catalina Island Sightseeing Lines, Los Angeles CA.
In 1970-1981 she was owned by Island Boat Service, Los Angeles CA.
In 1989-1991 she was owned by Harbor Tug & Barge Co ("Catalina Classic Voyages"), Los Angeles CA.
In 1995 she was owned by Catalina Cruises Inc, Avalon CA.
In 1998 she was owned by Catalina Clipper LLC, Long Beach CA.
In 2014-2016 she was owned by Gregory L. Watson, San Pedro CA.
In 2016-2019 she was owned by San Diego Whale Watching LLC, San Diego CA.
In 2019-2026 she was owned by Cruise San Diego LLC, San Diego CA USA.
Reconstrucciones
By 1989 she'd been built up a deck and modified for use as a dinner / tour / charter boat.
Remotorización
By 2026 showed as 880 HP, so possibly her propulsion was replaced to comply with new California emission standards.
