Story
This tour boat was built in 1978 by Blount Marine in Warren, RI.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (July 2026) writes: She was a continuation of Luther Blount's "Vista Queen" design, which allowed passengers to see ahead from the enclosed main deck, unlike most tour boats in which the bow is plated-in up to the open bow.
Owners & Masters
In 1980-2009 she was owned by Flamingo Excursions ("Vista Line"), Duluth MN USA.
In 2013-2026 she was owned by Milwaukee Boat Line, Milwaukee WI USA.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1979-1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 18 July 2026)
- Marine Engineering / Log Magazine, November 1978, Pg. 74H.
