National Register #78000797
Delta King
Formerly in Rio Vista
Moved to Sacramento
Built: 1927
Restored: 1989
The Delta King was docked in the Sacramento River near Rio Vista for several
years in the 1970's. In 1980, she was towed to the Lauritzen Channel
near the Richmond Shipyards
for renovation.
In April of 1981, the Delta King sank in San Francisco Bay.
She was refloated in June 1982. In 1984 she was towed up the Sacramento River
for berthing in Old Sacramento.
In 1989, after a lengthy restoration, she abandoned the transportation industry and
began a new career as a theater and hotel.
She continues to work in the hospitality industry at 1000 Front Street, Sacramento.
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