21-year-old Dale Gonzales makes Coastal Bend history as the first female pirate ship captain in the area. This is her first summer commanding the Red Dragon Pirate Cruises ship in Port Aransas.

Ferry crash: Pirate ship captain explains Coast Guard safety requirements by: Nicole Rogers. Posted: Apr 28, 2025 / 11:11 PM EDT. Updated: Apr 28, 2025 / 11:13 PM EDT.