1886
Built in 1885 by Hamptom Storey, Waltham, MA.
Steamer, side , wooden hull.
Length: 21 ft.
Beam: ?
Draft: ?
Gross Tons-2
Retired prior to 1929. Eventually ended up sunk.
1886-1922
Built in 1886 by A. C. Hayes At San Francisco .
Steamer, side paddle wheels, wooden hull.
Length: 100 ft.
Beam: 26
Draft: 9.2
Gross Tons-308
Retired in 1922, the Coronado was sold to a Hollywood movie company and was blown up and sunk.
1887
Built in 1888 by Coronado Iron Works At Coronado, CA
Steam powered, propeller drives (one of the first), wooden hull.
Length:187 '
Beam: 30'
Draft: 11'
Gross Tons-528
Just two years after her construction, the SIlver Gate was sold, having been a complete failure as a ferry. She was converting into a floating casino at Coronado Tent City. after 1900. Later she was moved to the foot of Grape St., San Diego, as San Diego Yacht Club's quarters.The vessel was later broken up during WWI after it had fallen into disrepair and had problems staying afloat.
1888-1903.
Built in 1881 at Martinez, CA.
Steam powered, walking beam drive, side paddle wheels, wooden hull.
Length: 92'
Beam: 24'
Draft: 7'
After joining service on the Bay in 1888, the Benicia was sold and dismatled in 1903.
1903-1932
Built in 1903 by Risdon Iron Works At Oakland, CA.
Steam powered, side paddle wheels, wooden hull.
Length: 118'
Beam: 29'
Draft: 12.3'
Gross Tons-417
2 cylinder engine, 700 Horse Power
The most successful of the early ferries, the Ramona became a familiar sight to travelers. After serving the route for over 25 years the vessel was replaced by newer vessels being built for the route. She was scrapped in 1932.
Special thanks to Chuck Bencik of San Diego for providing the specifics on all the vessels that served between San Diego and Coronado.
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