Spindrift
Echoes of the Past
The Spindrift is one of the few surviving Monterey style boats that were a popular design type in the California commercial fishing industry in the 1920’s through the 1960’s. The Monterey hull shape is a derivation of the Mediterranean Felucca, a style introduced to the west coast by a large influx of Italian immigrants in the late 19th century.
Spindrift
by Jeremiah O’Brien
“The Monterey hull shape is a derivation of the Mediterranean Felucca, a style introduced to the west coast by a large influx of Italian immigrants in the late 19th century.”
Hand-Built for the Sea
Like the Alma, the Spindrift was also built in San Francisco by the Beviacqua Brothers (Genoa Boat Works) at their yard near Fisherman’s Wharf. Her construction consists of a carvel planked hull of Port Orford cedar over sawn oak frames with a wood cabin. She was last powered by a 3-53 GM marine diesel engine. The MBMM intends to conserve the Spindrift to a stable, presentable condition and place her on display at the museum next to the tug Alma.
Year Built
1933
Length (ft.)
28
Passengers
9
Speed (knots)
3
The Morro Bay Maritime Museum is proud to be the custodian of such an important and rare piece of US Naval History and maritime technology. If you would like to know about this unique vehicle we invite you to stop by and see her up close.
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