Vessel Profile

Kathleen W (II)

Kathleen W (II)
Photo: Chicago Elite taken 25 Jun 2026 at Chicago IL by George Schneider

Story

This tour boat was built in 1988 by Aluminum Boats Inc. in Jean Lafitte, LA.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (July 2026) writes: She mostly does dinner and charter cruises along the Chicago lakefront. Her dimensions are those of oilfield crewboats built by the same builder during more-prosperous times, and she might even be built on an incomplete crewboat hull.

Owners & Masters

In 1989-1992 she was owned by Windridge Yacht Charters, Fort Lauderdale FL USA.

In 1994-2014 she was owned by Deep Sea Charters Inc., Fort Lauderdale FL USA.

In 2015-2020 she was owned by Spirit Cruises LLC, Chicago IL USA.

In 2020-2026 she was owned by Hornblower Cruises & Events LLC, Chicago IL USA.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 10 July 2026)
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