Story
This tour boat was built in 1987 by Chesapeake Shipbuilding Co in Salisbury, MD.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (July 2026) writes: This was built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding on spec as an "Affordable Passenger Boat." This vessel appears very similar to the affordable boats Luther Blount was building three decades before this.
Owners & Masters
In 1987-88 she was owned by the Chesapeake Shipbuilding Co., Salisbury MD USA.
In 1989 she was owned by Longfellow Cruise Line, Portland ME USA.
In 1991-2026 she was owned by Shoreline Marine Co., Chicago IL USA.
References
- 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, May 1988, Page 58.
