Histoire
This tour boat was built in 1959 by Colberg Boat Works in Stockton, CA.
Notes historiques
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 07/12/2021) stated "One that has a regular route taking people under the Golden Gate Bridge is HARBOR PRINCESS (278851), one of a series of passenger boats built by Colberg Boat Works in Stockton for Crowley's various passenger enterprises. This one was a 65-footer that came out in 1959 but was later lengthened by 20 feet. Crowley (Red Stack tugs) suddenly divested of their passenger businesses in 1997. Private operators bought the various vessels, this one remaining in Red and White, although the company adopted the name of a defunct company from the 1950's, the Golden Gate Scenic Steamship Corp. That earlier company really did operate steam ships. This new company, still commonly referred to as just the Red and White fleet, now operates diesel vessels, plus, as mentioned before, they have the first all-electric passenger boat in the area. " In February 2026 George Schneider writes: For an idea of how she looked as a 65-footer, see photo of near sister Harbor King (II).
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1962-1975 she was owned by Harbor Prince Inc. (Crowley Maritime), San Francisco CA USA.
In 1976-89 she was owned by Harbor Tug & Barge Co., San Francisco CA USA (Crowley Maritime).
In 1994-1997 she was owned by Red and White Fleet Inc, (Crowley Maritime) San Francisco CA USA.
In 1998-2026 she was owned by the Golden Gate Scenic SS Corp. (the Red and White fleet), San Francisco CA USA.
Reconstructions
Between 1965-1968 she was lengthened by 20 feet.
Remotorisation
By 2026 had been re-engined with a total 950 HP
Références
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1963-1989) and digital files (1992-2026)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 16/01/2022)
