Story
This ferry, passenger was built in 1986 by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Inc. in Freeland, WA.
Historical Notes
Kyle Stubbs reports (August 2026): "The US Coast Guard Port State Information Exchange identifies the Jamaica Bay in an "Inactive" service status. The last reported USCG contact with the vessel was an Administrative Vessel Inspection on 06/03/2023."
Owners & Masters
In 1986 she was owned by Red and White Fleet, San Francisco CA USA.
In 1988-1991 she was owned by NEMLC Leasing Corp. (Red and White Fleet), Boston MA USA.
In 1997-2017 she was owned by Blue and Gold Fleet, San Francisco CA USA.
In 2017-2023 she was owned by Hornblower Metro Ferry Fleet LLC, New York NY USA.
Name Significance
Renamed for Edward Zelinsky, a noted civic benefactor in Tiburon, California.
References
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 18/08/2026)
- www.workboat.com ↗
- wireless2.fcc.gov ↗ (website viewed 18/08/2026)
