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This fishing vessel was built in 1951 by Gibbs Corp. in Jacksonville, FL.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Oct 2026) writes: The vessel's owners in 2026 report that this vessel was built by Atlantic Shipbuilding, not a known entity at the time of her construction. The reference to Gibbs is from Lloyds Register of Yachts (ref below) and Gibbs was a builder of wooden and steel boats of all sizes at that time.
Owners & Masters
In 1951-1954 she was owned by Clara May Downey, Key West FL USA.
In 1954-1962 she was owned by Richard F. Dwyer, Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1962-1965 she was owned by Comry G. Williams, Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1968-1973 she was owned by Louis E. Scott, Houston TX USA.
In 1975-1981 she was owned by Robert J. Sparks Jr., Juneau AK USA.
In 1989-1992 she was owned by L. K. Randall Jr., Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1992-1997 she was owned by Stanley Boney, San Diego CA USA.
In 2008-2009 she was owned by Gerald Montiel, San Diego CA USA.
In 2013-2016 she was owned by San Diego Special Events Co. LLC, San Diego CA USA.
In 2016-2026 she was owned by Dickie Walker LLC, San Diego CA USA.
Rebuilds
1954 became a yacht, gross tonnage increased to 60. In 2013 she became classed as a passenger vessel, and in 2016 became classed as a passenger barge.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1945-1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 08/02/2024)
- Lloyds Register of American Yachts, 1970.
