Histoire
This tour boat was built in 1998 by Chesapeake Shipbuilding Co in Salisbury, MD.
Notes historiques
George Schneider (July 2026) Writes: This vessel was begun on spec by the Maritime Equipment Corp, probably affiliated with Chesapeake Shipbuilding.
She was sold the year of completion.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1999-2003 she was owned by Uglyduck Enterprises Inc., Chicago IL USA.
In 2004-2020 she was owned by Mystic Blue Cruises Inc., Chicago IL USA.
In 2020-2026 she was owned by Hornblower Cruises and Events LLC, Chicago IL USA.
Signification du nom
The "Navy Pier" was a former military supply pier, now a tourist venue in Chicago.
Références
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 10 July 2026)
- Marine Engineering/Log magazine, June 1998, Page 85.
