Vessel Profile

Golden Shore (II)

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Story

This ferry, passenger was built in 1927 by General Engineering & Dry Dock Co. in Alameda, CA.

Historical Notes

In 1969 this vessel was towed to Los Angeles CA for conversion to a diving platform. On Thursday, November 26 1970 this vessel parted her mooring and broke up on the Fish Harbor breakwater at Los Angeles CA USA. Over the years her remains disintegrated and were finally broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1935-1937 she was owned by Southern Pacific Golden Gate Ferries, San Francisco CA USA.

In 1937-1944 she was owned by the Puget Sound Navigation Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1944-1969 she was owned by the San Diego & Coronado Ferry Co., San Diego CA USA.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
  • Gibbs, Jim (1986) Peril At Sea
  • Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Atglen PA USA
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