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This passenger vessel was built in 1958 by Colberg Boat Works in Stockton, CA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider Stated "a newcomer to Los Angeles was the tour boat HARBOR KING (276748) from San Francisco. This vessel was the earliest of the Colberg Boat Works designs for Red-and-White fleet that spawned half a dozen bigger vessels for them, all of which now, of course, have been dispersed. The last of their boats on the Catalina Island run are now operated by Catalina Classic Cruises, with “classic” meaning less speed than all the rest. This, however, is the smallest of theirs, and because she’s so tall, probably rides pretty poorly on that run, which is almost always beam to the swells. I heard her announcing herself on the radio as the CATALINA KING, but since that same company owns a 128-footer by that name, I expect that was just a mistake on the part of her operator and not a name they’re using for her."
Owners & Masters
In 1959-1963 she was owned by Harbor King Inc., San Francisco CA USA.
In 1979-1989 she was owned by Harbor Tug & Barge Co., San Francisco CA.
In 1994 she was owned by Red and White Fleet Inc., San Francisco CA USA.
In 1996-1998 she was owned by Charles M. Smith, West Sacramento CA USA.
In 2002 she was owned by the Golden Gate Scenic Steamship Corp., San Francisco CA USA.
In 2015 she was owned by ABC Barge and Equipment Company (Catalina Classic Cruises), San Diego CA USA.
In 2017-2026 she was owned by Harbor Breeze Corp., Long Beach CA USA.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1959-1989) and digital files (1992-2026)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website Viewed 16/01/2022)
