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This passenger vessel (sport fishing) was built in 1938 by Denton O. Hyder (Owner) in Los Angeles, CA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Aug26) writes: Although her documented name was SPORT FISHER, it appeared as SPORTFISHER on her hull, at least at the time of the photogrph. Her Certificat of Inspection was deacgtivated in 1986 by her owners.
Owners & Masters
In 1939-1960 she was owned by Denton O. "Buster" Hyder, San Pedro CA USA.
In 1942-1946 she was operated by the U. S. Coast Guard as a wartime fire boat.
In 1964-1965 she was owned by John Peterson, Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1968 she was owned by Joseph Gentillalli, Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1969-1972 she was owned by Jack C. Ward, Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1972-1977 she was owned by Donald R. McLean, Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1977-78 she was owned by Eugene R. Zander, Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1979 she was owned by Zandurr's Sportfishing Inc., Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1979-1981 she was owned by Donald C. Brockman, Los Angeles CA USA.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1938-1981)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 23/03/2024)
- U. S. Coast Guard Cutters & Craft of W W II by Robert L. Scheina
