Vessel Profile

Glacier Express

Glacier Express
Photo: Tyee taken 21 May 1994 at Seattle WA by George Schneider

Story

This ferry, passenger was built in 1985 by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Inc. in Freeland, WA.

Historical Notes

In 1985-86 she was painted-up for the routes she was intended to serve, so showed the unofficial names "BAJA EXPRESS" and "GLACIER EXPRESS". Starting in 1986, this vessel was a part of the first attempt by Washington State Ferries to run a passenger-only ferry service.

Owners & Masters

In 1985-1986 she was owned by Robert Giersdorf, Seattle WA USA.

In 1986-2003 she was owned by Washington State Dept. of Transportation, Seattle WA USA.

In 2004 she was owned by Seattle Harbor Tours (Argosy), Seattle WA USA.

In 2006-2026 she was owned by Four Seasons Marine Services Corp., Bremerton WA USA.

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