Story
This passenger vessel was built in 1942 by San Diego Marine construction.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 07/12/2021) stated "Juanita (242276) Originally a "nickelsnatcher" or "squarehead" passenger ferry for the San Diego-Coronado route, became surplus in 1963 and converted to a pseudo-sternwheeler dinner boat named Bahia Belle for cruises out of the Bahia Hotel on Mission Bay. She's received many upgrades, and still operates. In this photo this vessel looks like she's had some hogging problems."
Owners & Masters
In 1942-1954 she was owned by the Star and Crescent Boat Co., San Diego CA USA.
In 1955-1963 she was owned by Star & Crescent Ferry Co., San Diego CA USA.
In 1963-1989 she was owned by William D. Evans, San Diego CA USA.
In 1989-2025 she was owned by Bahia Sternwheelers Inc (Bahia Hotel), San Diego CA USA.
References
- www.bahiahotel.com ↗
- steamboats.com ↗
- George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 07/12/2021)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 04/03/2022)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
