The Fast Speedboat Speedaway

Contributor Kristin Butler found old family pictures which she is sharing. The come from an album once owned by Amos Becker who apparently owned the fast speedboat Speedaway

The Speedaway (Photo from the Kristin Butler collection.)

The Speedaway (Photo from the Kristin Butler collection.)

Built in 1944 in Vancouver BC the Speedaway was renamed in 1948 as Speedaway I and later in 1956 as Bob–Don. Relatively small at 21.0’ x 5.9’ x 3.1’ with a wooden hull 2gt/1rt.

The Speedaway (Photo from the Kristin Butler collection.)

In 1944–1945 she was owned by Amos Beckman, Vancouver BC. In 1946–1948 she was owned by Beckman Tugboats Ltd., Marpole BC. In 1948–1956 she was owned by James Towler & Mrs. Marguerite Towers, Vancouver BC. In 1956–1963 she was owned by Richmond Tug Boat Co. Ltd., Richmond BC. In 1964 she was owned by Delta Towing Co. Ltd., Brackendale BC. In 1966–1967 she was owned by Squamish Tug Boat Co. Ltd., Brackendale BC.

The Speedaway (Photo from the Kristin Butler collection.)

Rita Roberts Beckman in a small launch. (Photo from the Kristin Butler collection.)

Kristin Butler says "This is my great aunt Rita Roberts Beckman who was married to the tugboat owner Amos Beckman during the 1940s."

Vancouver tugboat owner Amos Beckman in a small launch. (Photo from the Kristin Butler collection.)