Story
This passenger vessel (tour boat) was built in 1957 by Pacific Coast Engineering Co. (PACECO) in Alameda, CA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 07/12/2021) stated "the tour boat MARIETTA (274106) that I ran one summer when I was between “real” jobs. This vessel was built in 1957, and I first rode her in 1962, when I had to stand on her bow bitts to see over the rail. Most tour boats nowdays either look like antique ships or jet planes, so it was very endearing to run the only one that looked more like a bathtub toy. Her owners are still nominally the Star-and-Crescent Boat Company, but they’ve changed their face because the original logo looked like something from the middle east. " In Feb 2026 he added "In the 1990's they were doing business as San Diego Harbor Excursion, but have rebranded again to Flagship Cruises and Events."
Owners & Masters
In 1957-2026 she was owned by Star and Crescent Boat Co., San Diego CA USA.
Name Significance
Named for Mary Etta Hall, mother of owner and designer Oakley J. Hall
Rebuilds
Later reduced to 90 gross tons, lifeboats removed, but it's unknown if there were any structural changes involved.
Repower
Modified with twin Tier 2 engines circa 2010.
References
- George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 07/12/2021)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 25/12/2021)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 26/10/2024)
