Story
This freighter was built in 1931 by Fulton, F.L. in Antioch, CA.
Owners & Masters
In 1935 she was owned by Norvin A. Fay, San Francisco CA USA.
In 1938-1948 she was owned by the Sacramento & San Joaquin River Lines Inc., San Francisco CA USA.
In 1952-1954 she was owned by River Lines Inc., San Francisco CA USA.
In 1954-1994 she was owned by Moore's Riverboat Restaurant, Brannan Island (Sacramento Delta) CA USA.
In 1994-2026 she was owned by the San Joaquin Yacht Club, Bethel Island CA USA.
Name Significance
General John A. Sutter was a landowner in California. It was at Sutter's Mill along the Sacramento River where the gold was first discovered that started the California gold rush of 1849.
Rebuilds
1954 modified into a restaurant barge. 1994 modified into a clubhouse barge.
Repower
Engines dismantled 1954
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935-1954)
- Cruising California's Delta by Hal Schell, 1995.
