About Revisions El Rey San Diego, CA More Info Max Depth: 71-80ft/22-24m Average Viz: 21-25ft/6-8m Entry Type: Boat 5/04/2011 1:43 PM

History of the El Rey
As one of Kelco’s several kelp cutters, the El Rey harvested three feet of the kelp canopy from Point Conception to Mexico.The design of this unusual vessel gave it an interesting appearance. The El Rey’s harvesting blades and kelp transport mechanism were mounted on the bow, topped off with a small booth for the operator atop of the transport arm. The superstructure was located on the stern and housed the crew, the engine room and provided storage. The pilothouse occupied the top portion of the superstructure and was accessible through catwalks on either side. he pilothouse’s location facilitated the carrying of some 300 tons of kelp amidships. six ballast tanks were used to keep the El Rey trimmed.

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