Story
This tour boat was built in 1979 by Blount Marine in Warren, RI.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (July 2026) writes: This is the only "Chicago's Lady" vessel that wasn't built specifically for Mercury.
In 2025 the company began removing the "Chicago's" from the vessel names and now brand themselves as First Lady.com.
Owners & Masters
In 1981-1997 she was owned by Gray Line Water Tours, Charleston SC USA.
In 1998-2002 she was owned by Charleston Gray Line LP, Charleston SC USA.
In 2003-2005 she was owned by Captain JP Cruise Line Inc., Troy NY USA.
In 2006-2026 she was owned by Mercury Skyline Yacht Charters Inc., Chicago IL USA.
Name Significance
Charles Towne is the original name of the European establishment that became Charleston SC.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1980-1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 10 July 2026)
