Vessel Profile

Clipper Hamilton

Clipper Hamilton
Photo: Capt T Le taken 21 Jul 2026 at Los Angeles by George Schneider

Story

This crew boat was built in 1979 by Gulf Craft Inc. in Patterson, LA.

Owners & Masters

In 1981 she was owned by Clipper Fleet Inc., Pensacola FL USA.

In 1989 she was owned by Jackson Offshore Ltd., Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1992 she was owned by J. O. L. Inc (Affiliated with Tidewater), New Orleans LA USA.

In 2000-2006 she was owned by Twenty Grand Offshore Inc (Affiliated with Tidewater), New Orleans LA USA.

In 2006-2007 she was owned by SCPS LLC (Affiliated with So Cal Ship Services), Los Angeles CA USA.

In 2018-2026 she was owned by Groundtackle Holdings LLC (Affiliated with So Cal Ship Services), Los Angeles CA USA.

Name Significance

Capt. T. Le was a young employee of Southern California Ship Services who was killed in an accident while on pilotage duties.

Repower

By 2026 showed 1350 HP total, undoubtedly because of new engines to meet California's emission standards.

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 Oct 2026)
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