San Pedro in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
S.S. Catalina
1. S.S. Catalina Marker
Commonly referred to as the Great White Steamer, the ship was specially built by William Wrigley to serve his Catalina Island as a passenger ferry. She was christened on May 23, 1924. During World War II, she was requisitioned for use as a troop carrier, but in 1946 she resumed her voyages to Avalon. (Marker Number 894.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series lists.
Location. 33° 44.972′ N, 118° 16.463′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in San Pedro. Marker can be reached from Swinford Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 E Swinford St, San Pedro CA 90731, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. S.S. Lane Victory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); USS Iowa (BB-61) (approx. half a mile away); Fishing Industry Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Harry Bridges Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); U.S.S. Los Angeles (approx. ¾ mile away); American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial Wall of Honor
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More about this marker. The S.S. Catalina was retired in 1975. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and designated California Historical Landmark #894, and Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #213. The ship was moved to Ensenada Mexico in 1985 where it partially sank, and was scrapped in 2009.
Regarding S.S. Catalina. 24 million passengers traveled on the S.S. Catalina (including me, -CB), which is more than any other ship in the world.
Also see . . .
1. S.S. Catalina. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 14, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. California Gold's: S.S. Catalina. Chapman University website entry:
Watch old films of the ship in a half-hour-long report by Huell Houser. (Submitted on January 22, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.)
January 22, 2018
2. Catalina Terminal
This marker is displayed at the Catalina Express terminal during business hours.
3. S.S. Catalina
4. S.S. Catalina in Ensenada before being scrapped.
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 6, 2022
5. S.S. Catalina Steering Wheel
On display in the Catalina Island Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 425 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on January 28, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on January 23, 2018, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on January 22, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4. submitted on January 18, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on October 20, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
