Vessel Profile

Bay Breeze

Bay Breeze
Photo: Taken 15 Apr 2019 at Richmond CA by George Schneider

Story

This ferry, passenger was built in 1994 by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Inc. in Freeland, WA.

Historical Notes

San Francisco Bay passenger ferry, as of 2026 operated by Blue and Gold Fleet, San Francisco CA USA on behalf of WETA.

Owners & Masters

In 1994-2009 she was owned by the City of Alameda and operated by Harbor Bay Maritime Corp., San Francisco CA USA.

In 2013-2026 she was owned by San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), San Francisco CA USA.

Repower

In 2014 re-engined with two MTU 16V2000 Diesel engines and converted to twin screw.

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