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 & typeAlpha
Length30 ft at waterline
Beam12 ft
Draught5 ft
Sail planfore-and-aft gaff rig ketch
Speed8 kts maximum

Golden Rule is a 30-foot gaff ketch-rigged sailboat used for environmental direct action. She is currently operated by Veterans for Peace, and in September 2022 they launched an 11,000 mile Great Loop voyage to promote nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament.