b'MEMBER NEWSHistoric San Diego Ferries Added to the National Register of Historic PlacesT he Silvergate and the Cabril- in 1969, ended the era of the ferry ascontinues to operate today with much lo,twoofSanDiegoBaystheprimarymodeoftransportationof its original charm preserved. The fer-workingvessels,haveearnedbetween the two locations. Silvergatery operated historically as an excursion nationalrecognitionandwereoffi- then expanded into harbor excursionsvesselduringthepost-warmaritime cially listed on the National Registerand educational programming whilerecreation boom in San Diego and is ofHistoricPlacesbytheU.S.De- ferry service was banned within a 10- historically recognized under National partment of the Interior. Both vesselsmile radius of a toll crossing. Register Criterion A, with a period of are owned and operated by Flagshipsignificanceof1964-1968.Cabrillois Cruises & Events, San Diegos oldestThevesselresumedferryserviceinalsorecognizedunderNationalReg-family-owned maritime fleet. 1987 after construction bonds for theister Criterion B, for associated signif-bridge construction were paid off andicance with the life of its designer and ThisdesignationacknowledgestheisbeingrecognizedbytheNationalbuilder, Oakley J. Hall, established by cultural, architectural, and maritimeRegisterofHistoricPlacesundertheSanDiegoHistoricalResources significanceofthevessels,whichCriterion A as a significant historicalBoard as a locally significant individual.areamongthecityslastremainingresource for its association with mari-historic ferries still operating on thetime transportation during World WarTheNationalRegisterofHistoric water. Both ferries have played a roleII and in the post-war years as part ofPlaces is the federal governments offi-in shaping the regions identityfromSan Diegos maritime recreation sector.cial list of historic buildings, districts, serving local transportation needs toKnownforitsdistinctivesilhouetteobjects,andsitesdeemedworthyof becoming beloved icons of the water- and warm wood detailing, the ferry re- preservation.Thisdesignationsup-front experience. mains a cherished presence on the bay. portscontinuedpreservationefforts and ensures these vessels remain active PHOTO: FLAGSHIP CRUISES & EVENTSThe Silvergate, built in 1940, servedThe Cabrillo, designed and constructedand accessible for future generations.thehistoriccommutebetweenSanin 1964, is a testament to the craftsman-DiegoandCoronado,mainlytoac- ship and maritime tradition of the StarFlagship Cruises & Events encourages commodatetheincreasedpassenger& Crescent Boat Company. Designedresidentsandvisitorstoexperience loadtoNavalStationNorthIslandby renowned naval architect Oakley J.these historic vessels firsthand by rid-during war times. The completion ofHall, the vessel was built specifically foring during their regular public ferry the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridgepassenger service on San Diego Bay andservice schedule.43 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026'