Vessel Profile

M/V Happy Dolphin

M/V Happy Dolphin
Photo: Anita Dee taken 1 Jul 2018 at Chicago IL by George Schneider

Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1973 by Camcraft Inc in Crown Point, LA.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (July 2026) writes: Her appearance and her hefty propulsion duplicate that of a series of oilfield crewboats Camcraft was building at the time, but she appears to always have been a commercial passenger-carrying vessel.

Owners & Masters

In 1974 she was owned by W. W. Caruth Jr., Tampa FL USA.

In 1981 she was owned by Donald W. Nichols, Chicago IL USA.

In 1989-2026 she was owned by Tee Dee Enterprises Inc., Chicago IL USA.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1974-1989)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 10 July 2026)
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