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  1. Taconite

    Historical Summary: Launched in 1930, the classic yacht Taconite is one of the oldest, largest and best preserved teak-hulled motor yachts, built on the West Coast in the early decades of the last century. Commissioned by William E. Boeing, the founder of Boeing Aircraft, as a private pleasure yacht which served his family for the next 47 years.

  2. TACONITE Yacht

    TACONITE is a 38m luxury motor super yacht built in 1930, refitted in 1994 by Boeing of Canada. View similar yachts for Charter around the world

  3. Historic 1930 luxury yacht to set sail out of B.C. waters forever

    The Taconite, a 125-foot luxury yacht built in 1930 for the founder of Boeing Aircraft, has been sold to a foreign buyer, which has mariners worried she could sail out of B.C. waters forever. She has glided through the Great Bear Rainforest as grizzlies swiped salmon from streams. Amelia Earhart has walked across her warm teak deck, which ...

  4. Taconite Yacht

    Taconite is a motor yacht with an overall length of m. The yacht's builder is Boeing Aircraft from Canada, who launched Taconite in 1930. The superyacht has a beam of m, a draught of m and a volume of . GT.. Taconite features exterior design by Thomas Halliday. Up to 10 guests can be accommodated on board the superyacht, Taconite, and she also has accommodation for 6 crew members, including ...

  5. TACONITE yacht (Boeing, 38.1m, 1930)

    TACONITE is a 38.1 m Motor Yacht, built in Canada by Boeing and delivered in 1930. Her top speed is 12.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 1320.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two Atlas Imperial diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 8 guests, with 5 crew members waiting on their every need.

  6. Motor yacht Taconite

    Taconite is a 38.1 m / 125′0″ luxury motor yacht. She was built by Boeing in 1930. With a beam of 7.32 m and a draft of 2.68 m, she has a wood hull and wood superstructure. She is powered by engines giving her a maximum speed of 11 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots. The motor yacht can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins. The yacht was designed by Thomas Halliday.

  7. 'This boat belongs in Canada': Yacht nerds fret over sale of historic B

    McIntyre's home overlooked the water. The boat he captained was the Taconite, the finest private yacht in the Pacific Northwest, commissioned by William Boeing, the Seattle aviation pioneer whose company built seaplanes — and classic wooden yachts — in the old Boeing plant on Vancouver's waterfront in the 1930s.

  8. The Mystery of the Acania

    It is common for classic yachts of bygone eras to be associated with famous individuals. There is the Taconite that was built by the Boeings and the Fifer that belonged to former B.C. Lieutenant Governor Colonel Wallace.In California and throughout the United States numerous pre-Second World War classic vessels were registered to famous people, including movie stars, politicians and wealthy ...

  9. Interesting boats: Taconite

    The 38.1m / 125' motor yacht, custom built in 1930 by Boeing of Canada and last refitted in 1994 it is in drydock and Victoria's inner Harbor for a refit.

  10. Taconite

    The 125ft /38.1m motor yacht, custom built in 1930 by Boeing of Canada and last refitted in 1994. Previously named Taconite II, she is a great choice for your next charter vacation with friends or family. Taconite's interior layout sleeps up to 10 guests in 5 rooms, including a master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, 1 double cabin and 2 twin cabins.

  11. The good ship Taconite, flagship of empire built on Mesabi Range

    The "Taconite," Bill Boeing's former yacht, now for sale, was built and launched with a fortune won from Mesabi Range land speculation. Minnesota Brown. ... Bill Boeing built two TALCONITE yachts. The first one in 1910 which was sold in 1921, then the second built in 1930. He also had a prize-winning jumper named Talconite in 1907 competing ...

  12. Motor yacht Taconite

    Taconite is a 38.1 m / 125′0″ luxury motor yacht. She was built by Boeing in 1930. With a beam of 7.32 m and a draft of 2.68 m, she has a wood hull and wood superstructure. She is powered by engines giving her a maximum speed of 11 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots. The motor yacht can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins.

  13. Taconite

    Motor Yacht «Taconite» built by manufacturer BOEING in 1930 — available for sale. If you are looking to buy a yacht «Taconite» or need additional information on the purchase price of this BOEING, please call: +1-954-274-4435 (USA)

  14. Yacht nerds fret over sale of historic B.C. vessel Taconite

    McIntyre's home overlooked the water. The boat he captained was the Taconite, the finest private yacht in the Pacific Northwest, commissioned by William Boeing, the Seattle aviation pioneer ...

  15. In One Ear: Teak and Taconite

    "The large classic yacht at the end of Float 6 is the motor yacht Taconite, built in 1930 for Bill Boeing and family ... It's a great example of tech, styling and the mechanics of the day."

  16. TACONITE Yacht Charter Brochure

    Download the full charter brochure for luxury Motor Yacht "TACONITE" to explore her beautiful interiors, guest accommodation and full range of amenities as well as outdoor living spaces. This comprehensive overview provides the best way to get a feel for the charter experience on offer and gives detailed and accurate specifications so that you can match them up to your own requirements.

  17. Taconite Yacht, Built For William E. Boeing, For Sale ...

    Named the Taconite, this 125-foot teak yacht was launched 85 years ago and is on the market for $2.5 million USD. With the sale being handled by Emerald Pacific Yachts, the Taconite can accommodate up to 10 guests in five rooms; there's a large salon, spacious deck, and dining room complete with brass portholes.

  18. TACONITE Yacht Layout & GA Plans

    Here are a selection of superyachts which are similar to Taconite yacht which are believed to be available for charter. To view all similar luxury charter yachts click on the button below. View all Similar Yachts. Interactive, detailed layout / general arrangement of TACONITE, the 38m Boeing of Canada super yacht.

  19. Boeing Aircraft founder's yacht for sale

    A yacht built especially for the founder of Boeing Aircraft is up for sale. The vessel, named Taconite, is 125 feet long and was launched 85 years ago. Owned by the Boeing Aircraft Company for over 47 years, the Taconite is considered one of the largest privately owned boats in the 1930's with seating for 10 guests in 5 cabins. In 1987 she was purchased from the Boeing family and extensively ...

  20. Taconite

    The motoryacht Taconite is 125 feet of classic beauty. She is one of the oldest, largest, and best preserved teak-hulled motor yachts, built on the West Coast in the early decades of the last century. Commissioned by William E. Boeing, the founder of Boeing Aircraft, as a private pleasure yacht which served his family for the next 47 years. Taconite was launched in 1930. [Details]

  21. Historical 125-foot Boeing-built Taconite, William E. Boeing's floating

    The 125-ft. megayacht Taconite, commissioned by William E. Boeing to be built by Boeing Aircraft of Canada, and launched with great fanfare in Canada in 1930, is on the market for $2.49 million.

  22. TACONITE Boeing Aircraft Co Of Canada

    A General Description of Motor Yacht TACONITE. Boeing Aircraft Co Of Canada completed the building motor yacht TACONITE in 1930. Accordingly, she can be categorised as having been built country of Canada. TACONITE had yacht design work finished by Thomas Halliday and Thomas Halliday. This superyacht TACONITE is able to sleep overnight a maximum ...

  23. TACONITE Yacht Photos

    The luxury motor yacht Taconite is displayed on this page merely for informational purposes and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by Trident Media Ltd. This document is not contractual. The yacht particulars displayed in the results above are displayed in good faith and ...