Story
This passenger vessel was built in 1980 by Boeing Marine Systems in Renton, WA.
Historical Notes
Robert Lawson (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 13/03/2017) states that "We travelled to Seattle on the Boeing jetfoil in the early 1980's. It cruised out of the inner harbour hull down and then lifted as it accelerated past Ogden Point. The ships sound system regaled us with Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries while this was happening. It was a great ride , sad it wasn't economical." Conan Hillsden (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 13/03/2017) states that "In the early 80's one did a round trip to Vancouver. I don't know when it left Victoria in the morning, but it returned about 4:30. It had it's own floats on the west side of Canada Place and at Odgen Point. I took the return trip once, it was very civilized with spacious seating and beverage/food service to your seat. I can't remember if it got to Victoria at 6:30 or 7:30, but the float planes were 35 minutes, less $, and arrived downtown Victoria. Funny, an emergency evacuation card for this ship just dropped our of some documents yesterday.."
Owners & Masters
In 1980 she was owned by Alimar S/A/, Argentina.
In 1981 she was owned by Boeing Marine Systems, Seattle WA.
In 1985 she was owned by Island Jetfoil Co., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1987 she was owned by Unknown interests.
In 2000 she was owned by the Tokai Kisen Co., Japan.
