Story
This ferry, passenger was built in 1985 by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Inc. in Freeland, WA.
Historical Notes
Kyle Stubbs reports (August 2026): "According to the US Coast Guard Port State Information Exchange, the Encinal was reported scrapped as of 16/06/2026. The ferry had previously been laid-up at Sitka, Alaska."
Owners & Masters
In 1988-1991 she was owned by Wells Fargo Leasing Corp. (Red and White Fleet), San Francisco CA USA.
In 1997-2019 she was owned by Blue and Gold Fleet, San Francisco CA USA.
In 2019-2026 she was owned by Allen Marine Tours, Sitka AK USA.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1989, 1992, 2022)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 18/08/2026)
