Circle Line Visitor

One of the earliest boats to carry the Circle Line name, back when the company operated as Circle Line Sightseeing Yachts. Photos from the era show Visitor as an open-air, double-decker excursion boat, passengers lining both decks as it cruised past Lower Manhattan's skyline near the Battery. No frills, no climate control, just open rails and a clear view of the city, decades before radar, digital screens, or heated cabins were part of the sightseeing experience.