Geschichte
This tour was built in 1954 by Fabri-Steel in Oakland, CA.
Historische Notizen
George Schneider (May 2026) writes: She was delivered the last year Fabri-steel built any vessels, and was outfitted by Pacific Drydock Co. of Oakland.
She was the prototype of a dozen future vessels of ever- increasing size; for a look at what she originally looked like see HARBOR KING (II). All the future vessels in the series were built by Colberg in Stockton, and all remain in service for various owners through 2026.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1955-1976 she was owned by Harbor Sightseeing Inc., San Francisco.
In 1977-1989 she was owned by Harbor Tug & Barge Co., San Francisco CA USA.
In 1994-1997 she was owned by Red and White Fleet Inc., San Francisco CA.
In 1998-2026 she was owned by Golden Gate Scenic Steamship Corp. of San Francisco CA USA.
Umbauten
ca. 1966 lengthened by 20 feet, fitted with twin stacks aft to reduce exhaust on deck.
Referenzen
- Pacific Work Boat Magazine, September 1954, pages 10-13. Merchant Vessels of the United States (1955-89)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States annual digital files (1994-2026)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 16/01/2022).
