Golden Rule (ship)

NameGolden Rule
Port of registryUnited States
RouteSan Pedro, CA to Honolulu, HI (1958), Humboldt Bay, CA to San Diego, CA (2014, 2017)
BuilderHugh Angelman, Charles Davies
Launched1958, 2010
Completed1958, 2014
Maiden voyage1958
Out of serviceearly 1970s, 2010-2015
Faterestored/ relaunched
Statuson peace mission for nuclear disarmament
General characteristics
Class and typeAlpha
Length30 ft at waterline
Beam12 ft
Draught5 ft
Sail planfore-and-aft gaff rig ketch
Speed8 kts maximum

Golden Rule is the first boat to engage in environmental direct action in the world.[1] It is currently operated by Veterans for Peace. In September 2022 it launched an 11,000 mile Great Loop voyage to promote nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament.[2]

  1. ^ "About". The Golden Rule Project. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  2. ^ "Upcoming Events". vfpgoldenruleproject.org. Retrieved 14 Aug 2023.