Disseminate: yacht spotting: the attessa

Friday, August 26, 2005

yacht spotting: the attessa

A couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be on a large cruise ship for the night China participated in the Celebration of Light fireworks competition. Our friends at Sun Microsystems have an annual cruise, lovely dinner, and a night on the water to watch the fireworks from the front row. It was quite the spread, complete with open bar (woo-hoo). Oh, and Tim Bray was there too.

As we skimmed across the water of English Bay, we came upon a luxury yacht that looked to be about 200ft in length (winds up being 225ft). It was quite the sight.

"Holy smokes... look at that boat!"

"Woah, I wonder who's boat that is."

"Is that Paul Allen's boat?"

"No, I think it belongs to some crazy Russian billionaire..."

"Is that the guy that was going to buy the Canucks?"

And so on.

As we pulled close, we could make out the name on the side: Attessa. We could also see a fair size silver helicopter on the back too. And some sharp looking staff, waiting to serve martinis no doubt.

A bit of googling the other day and I found out a bit more on the Attessa. It's not owned by a Russian billionaire, but in fact Dennis Washington. From an article found on the MyTelus.com website:

Fresh off an 18-month refit at a Vancouver shipyard, Attessa is owned by Montana industrialist Dennis Washington, no stranger to these parts as he owns Seaspan and was the guy who bought the ill-fated "fastcat" ferries.

And why was it being refitted? Because before it was the Attessa, it was the Aviva and according to the nautical website "The Triton" it suffered one of the most expensive fires in luxury yacht history.

Well, it's back on the water and cruising around English Bay (and other locales). So for all of you yacht-spotters out there, look for it and its sharp paint job.

Some more Attessa links:

Flickr photos tagged "attessa" (including retrofit pics)
Yachtspotter Attessa page
Power and Motor Yacht forums article on the Attessa
#69 on the World's 100 Largest Yachts 2005 list

I wonder how much it costs to fill 'er up with gas?

150 Comments:

Thanks... neat information... I'm a Vancouverite too... and the ship is here right now.

I've just found out that another acquaintance of mine is lucky enough to have a position on that yacht!

By Anonymous, at 11:08 AM
She is tied up in Victoria B.C. as of Sept. 20 6;26 PM. I spotted her up close from my 14 foot yacht.

By Anonymous, at 6:25 PM
The Attessa was in Victoria Inner Harbour on September 22nd and left in the early afternoon

By Anonymous, at 7:56 AM
I saw her in Indian Arms on Saturday, Sep 24. Impressive!

By Anonymous, at 12:03 AM
gord,

i saw a boat like that in croatia. i even tried to google the ship name and see who owned it as well, unfortunately my web skills aren't as good as yours and I wasn't successful. Maybe you can help me. I forget what the name of the boat was though. let me know.

By Anonymous, at 10:12 PM
The Attessa is currently docked at Pier 38, San Francisco, CA on October 15, 2005. 9am..........

By Anonymous, at 8:45 AM
I just spotted her docked in S.F., California.....Nice Boat!

By Anonymous, at 3:16 PM
The Attessa, still docked San Francisco, CA at Pier 38, SHE's A AWESOME YACHT..
10/20/05

By Anonymous, at 6:46 PM
She's now in Marina del Rey, CA
11/01/05

By Anonymous, at 5:53 PM
CONFIRMED IN Marina Del Rey
What an amazing yacht all of us on the bike path had to stop and look. Saw her come into the harbor around 2 P.M.

By Cliff Kenisnger, at 8:42 PM
Rumor at the docks is that the yacht will be there for about a week.

By Anonymous, at 7:14 PM
Just got back to our condo in Marina del Rey where she's docked 50 feet away. Rumor has it, she's here for three weeks. Awesome looking!!

By Anonymous, at 9:28 PM
she is docked in Marina Del Rey, CA
it is a amazing sight to see such a large personally owned vessel here. I love approx 100 feet from where she is. The sight of it at night all lit up is spectactular!

Wish i could get on board for a tour.

By Anonymous, at 11:44 PM
Just saw her fueling up in Marina del rey

By Anonymous, at 6:11 PM
She is here in Marina Del Rey and a MAGNIFICENT SIGHT. For someone who can appreciate her BEAUTY and GRANDUER, she will take your breath away!

By L Glass, at 10:19 PM
She is at tied up at the fuel dock across from my slip in "A" basin. This is just the most unbelievable ship. The fit and finsih is so perfect that is can't be described but must be seen. It has truly been a thrill to see such a magnificant machine.

By Peter LEFFE, at 10:19 AM
Breathtaking. She is in Marina del Rey, CA today. Hard to keep spotting the sea lions for my kid with such a beautiful ship in the backdrop.

By Anonymous, at 3:52 PM
WELL SHE IS STILL IN MARINA DEL REY BASIN A. SHE IS AMAZING AS WELL AS BEAUTIFUL. WONDER IF THE OWNER IS HERE AS WELL? WOULD LOVE TO GET A TOUR OF THIS VESSEL TO SEE WHAT IT HAS ON BOARD BESIDES THE HELICOPTER.

IF THE OWNER READS THIS AND WANT TO GIVE ME A TOUR E-MAIL ME PLEASE.
JEFFURB@MSN.COM

By Anonymous, at 3:09 PM
took our dinghy around her this evening. Hope to be here when the helicopter comes back. Just beautiful.

By Snitzy, at 6:20 PM
Attessa is parked in Marina Del Rey, CA at the gas dock since November 6, 2005. Largest ship in the Marina currently. Even larger than the US Coast Guard Cutter "Halibut".

By Anonymous, at 2:22 PM
Still in the Marina Del Rey. See her from my porch every day and night. Amazing!

By Anonymous, at 11:06 PM
I just saw someone from the crew invite a man and his son aboard for a tour!

By Anonymous, at 2:50 PM
I asked the man filling up another boat how much it would cost to fill the Attessa.
He said she takes 35ooo gallons. You do the math.
wendy
Marina Del Rey

By Anonymous, at 3:02 PM
It is amazing how everyone refers to Attessa as if she were a living celebrity. Thank you for your pleasant commentary

By D. and P. Washington, at 10:08 PM
Hi Denis,

Just watched your Yacht cruise by my condo...awesome...yes the most beautiful yacht to ever grace Marina Del Rey. You might remember me..I sold you an Elk sculpture in Sun Valley Idaho. I am now curating a major collection of impressionist art and would like to speak with you.The last time we spoke was at your wife's gallery in Palm Desert.drose988@hotmail.com

By Anonymous, at 1:12 PM
Attessa III was at anchor in Long Beach yesterday and since the helicopter left late yesterday afternoon it is presumably still there if there are any keen yacht spotters want to cast their eyes over it.

Looked beautiful and drew the eye whichever direction you looked at it from. I'm suitably jealous... ;o)

By Anonymous, at 8:25 AM
Just took a ride on bike path in Long Beach. Attessa is still there and had a nice chat with some of the crew. What a beauty. Happy Thanksgiving
11/23/05 10:45 am

By Anonymous, at 10:48 AM
The Attessa is currently inside the Alamitos Bay Marina, getting fuel. She takes up the entire dock!! What a Yacht. The crew are all very friendly, and eager to answer questions about the Yacht. They said they are heading to Mexico, then through the Panama Canal enroute to France... Must be nice.

By Anonymous, at 5:34 PM
The Attessa is still (Saturday November 26) at the Alamitos Bay fuel dock. Stunning!

By Anonymous, at 10:50 AM
Attessa returned to her offshore anchorage spot outside of Long Beach's Shoreline Marina on Sarurday morning - she makes a magingificent addition to the Long beach skyline.

By Anonymous, at 6:23 PM
What a beautiful ship. It is a quite a sight from here at the Villa Riviera (Long Beach).

By Anonymous, at 3:38 PM
She was tied up overnight on Friday at the Alamitos Bay fuel dock. I had pretty good view from my Carver 42, "Estrellita", on Gangway 12, but took the tender over to get a closer look. Glad she's gone now. I was developing an inferiority complex. Just kidding. Whatta boat!

By Mike McKuin, at 4:05 PM
As of Sunday afternoonshe was still anchored off shore at Long Beach (downtown) Marina. Certainly does make a nice addition to our already beautiful skyline.

By Anonymous, at 5:11 PM
12/4/2005

Anchored at 5th place and Ocean Bl in Long Beach, CA for over a week now.

By neach tom, at 4:38 PM
Spectacular sight!! Had to circle it twice in my 25' sport-fisher. Such a treat to see such a beautiful yacht in our fine harbor on a Sunday afternoon (12/11/05)!!!

By Anonymous, at 5:25 PM
saw the attessa in Long Beach harbor Dec 15th. She is a real beauty.

By Anonymous, at 9:49 PM
I just read about the Attessa in this months Showboat Magazine. The pictures of the inside of the attessa are spectacular.
Bob Miller 12-16-05

By Anonymous, at 7:43 AM
She's beautiful. Currently tied up at Shoreline Marina in Long Beach, CA. 12/23/05 10:30 AM.

By Anonymous, at 11:36 AM
I saw a yacht that appears to be completely identical to the photos of the Attessa from Vancouver. It was in San Diego Bay, Dec 30th around 1pm. Could this be the same?

By Anonymous, at 9:11 PM
Yes, that was the Attessa. She is now anchored off of Cabo San Lucas.

By Anonymous, at 7:53 AM
i see the beauty now in cabo san lucas...and all the girls beeing picked up on the beach and taken back for one hell of a party i am sure....

By rightaggot, at 2:24 PM
THE ATTESSA IS MOORED AT THE COVE IN CABO SAN LUCAS AND DENNIS WASHINGTON IS OUT SCOUTING GIRLS ON HIS JET SKI.HE TOOK A FRIEND OF MINE ON THE YACHT YESTERDAY FOR A TOUR. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE COULDN'T STAY THOUGH BECAUSE THE JET SKI RENTAL COMPANY CALLED HER IN. GUESS THAY WERE WRRIED THAT DENNIS WOULD STEAL THEIR LOUSY JET SKI!LOL 1/10/06

By Anonymous, at 6:52 AM
I saw her in front of los cabos by the famous arch this whole past week, but today she is sitting in front of the town of san jose del cabo. Very magnificent boat, WOW!

By Anonymous, at 11:03 PM
Hey Attessa! Can I come watch the football games on board. I am only a few hundred feet away from you now. PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE! I am serious. Call 303.960.7019

By Anonymous, at 1:51 PM
Hey Dennis I spoke to Larry Simkins about a new Helicopter Delivery system That I have been working on. I think it is something you might be interrested in. I hope you are enjoying every minute you can aboard that beautiful Yacht. Perhaps I might see you in Cannes in May??
Bob Miller

By Bob Miller, at 11:54 PM
tHE ATTESSA IS CURRENTLY IN PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO.

JANUARY 21, 2006
JOHN AND NANCY CARLUCCI

By Anonymous, at 3:55 PM
the attessa is here in Puerto Vallarta, wow what a beauty. Would love to catch a ride in the helicopter on board

By Anonymous, at 7:44 AM
The yacht was in Cabo from at least January 14 to the 17th or 18th. The helicopter took off, came back about an hour later and then the boat left.

By Anonymous, at 3:16 PM
We (my wife & I) passed the Attessa on 1/13/06 as we arrived at the Riu palace. My best guess on time is about 12:30pm they anchored, almost directly behind the hotel. From 1/13 to 1/18. I must have taken 20 photos...WOW pretty much sums it up...

By Anonymous, at 11:59 AM
Just viewed the Attessa anchored off the breakwater at Puerto Vallarta.

By Scott Fels, S/V Niord, at 2:53 PM
The Attessa has been anchored off of the shore at Pueto Vallarta for the past week. Very beautiful.
1/30/06

By Chris Sandvig, at 11:55 PM
The Attessa is in the marina at Isla de la Navidad for a few days.

By Anonymous, at 12:49 PM
We saw her in the bay at Zihuatanejo on February 2nd. All we can say is WOW! She got everyone's attention on the beach.

By Anonymous, at 2:49 PM
My wife and I saw her in Acapulco anchored in the bay on February 9th. We were on a fishing boat and passed by. I like to see the helicopter pilot land on that deck.

By dsl, at 6:56 PM
Just saw her in Acapulco anchored for 3 days from Feb 20 to Feb 23. Beautiful.

By Anonymous, at 5:53 AM
She is heading to the film festival in Cannes. A stop here and their in the Caribbean and Florida and then off to the Mediterranean. Have a fun trip Dennis.

Bob Miller Marina Del Rey

By Bob Miller, at 10:01 AM
She is heading to the film festival in Cannes. A stop here and their in the Caribbean and Florida and then off to the Mediterranean. Have a fun trip Dennis.

By Bob Miller, at 10:02 AM
Dear Gordon,

I love your sight and check it often. I have many great photo's in my office from you of the past Attessa's. Glad to see all is well. The boss and crew are all having fun with the new boat. Keep up the good work.

Captain Ted

By Ted McCumber, at 8:32 PM
Was in Panama last week...3/15/06 The Attessa was there on the Pacific side...a small island just outside panama City...What a boat! Beautiful...I was able to take several pictures and get within about 50 feet. Nice indeed1

By Anonymous, at 5:06 PM
March 29th, 2006

Road Town, British Virgin Isalnds:

I can see the sharp looking crew waiting at the back, dissapointed it wasn't some one like Abramovich!

By Anonymous, at 1:58 PM
Just a few Questions First of all... Who owns this Yacht, also... How do they get the helicopter off??? and lastly... who is their Electrical Officer?

By Anonymous, at 4:15 PM
Saw her in the BVI's, Met the Chief Officer of Attessa, not only a nice boat, but a nice Chief Officer as well, both very goodlooking.

By Sarah, at 4:17 PM
I was on a Windjammer cruise and we anchorer next to her in Jost Van Dyke, B.V.I harbor on 4-1-06. Man, what a boat!

By Anonymous, at 10:08 AM
I cant see her from here... Because i am in Vancouver now.....Hope everything is well there boys and Girls... Be Safe

By Kevin Archibald, at 1:33 PM
Saw her in Tortolla, BVI on April 6, 2006. Googled her and found this site. She sure is beautiful!

By Anonymous, at 4:27 PM
We were on the 46 ft Aleyeska power cat and saw the Attessa on 4/2 in the North Sound of Virgin Gorda at Saba Rock. We were hoping for George Clooney, the 4 gals on the boat anyway. What a great boat. Then on our way back we saw it 4/7 in Soapers Hole, Tortolla. Bring it to Roche Harbor WA, Labor Day and we'll show you a good time. Full Moon Yacht Club

By karen9858, at 8:31 PM
Attessa is in Sint Maarten since around apr.14. Docks across from where i run a deep sea fishing boat.Not one of the largest I've seen but surely one of the most beautiful.

By Anonymous, at 12:33 PM
What a classy vessel. I just returned from a 7 day cruise to St.
Maarten and took a picture of the attessa docked in Simpson Bay. The date was April 26th. It was like seeing something out of a James Bond movie.

By Anonymous, at 11:31 AM
As of May 13, she was still docked in St. Maarten. Beautiful!!

By Anonymous, at 10:03 AM
saw it docked in St. Maarten, Apr 28th 2006

By Anonymous, at 5:59 PM
Attessa is still docked in Simpson Bay in St. Maarten as of May 20, 2006. We saw her in Victoria, BC September 19, 2005. We swear she's following us.

By Anonymous, at 9:01 AM
Did she dissapear? Know one has commented on her whereabouts since the middle of May. I thought Dennis was taking her to the Mediterranean.I wonder what happened? Did they have some mechanical problems?
Bob

By Bob miller, at 9:40 AM
I've just spotted the Attessa in Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal. It arrived yesterday.

By Anonymous, at 12:29 AM
Hello

The Attessa is in the present moment (June 13, 2006), in Funchal Madeira Island.

I'm seeying it from the window of my office.

Its one of the more spectacular yacht that i ever seen.

By Anonymous, at 3:25 AM
Hi all

Yup..she´s in Funchal now - great sight - seems to have some taping on some of the rails maybe a bit of a refit - a US registered chopper on the back too

By Anonymous, at 4:20 AM
Have also just seen her in Funchal Harbour (Madeira Island)...Maybe she is heading for the med, summer season is upon us and I´m sure dennis would like to show her off

By Anonymous, at 4:38 AM
I found her docked in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on January 16, 2006. What a sight. I was lucky enough to get close and get several photos of her while she was there for three days. Then off she went into the horizon.

By Anonymous, at 8:22 AM
28th June 06, tied up in pride of place in Condamine harbour, Monte Carlo. What a sweet bit of kit it is. The helicopter is one hell of an optional extra!!

By Anonymous, at 5:15 AM
She's in Antibes right now, here's my picture of her: http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/6108/img02159zk.jpg

By Anonymous, at 1:23 PM
Hey Dennis When are you comming back to the West coast? Today is August 2-2006 We have not had any up dates on your travels. I assume you are in the greek Islands by now?
Bob

By Bob Miller, at 9:19 AM
Hi there,
We just came back from our honeymoon on the Amalfi Coast, Italy and saw the Attessa complete with chopper on the back moored at Amalfi.
What a beautiful boat.
My husband has taken about 20 photos of it.....and on honeymoon too-plus googling it on our return Sarah

By Anonymous, at 8:31 AM
I would just like to say that I love the "sway" you put under the name on the stern. Where did you get such a lovely idea?

By jorja, at 3:39 PM
The Attessa is in Malta right now, lovely sight, its simply imposing, took great pictures of it.

By Anonymous, at 11:16 PM
The boat is beautifull it is docked in Malta at the yacht marina in birgu.during my breaks at work i just stare at it thinking what have i done wrong not to own it my self.

By Anonymous, at 10:17 AM
The boat is beautifull it is docked in Malta at the yacht marina in birgu.during my breaks at work i just stare at it thinking what have i done wrong not to own it my self.

By Anonymous, at 10:18 AM
I saw it in Vittoriosa, Malta. It is HUGE!!

By Anonymous, at 11:34 PM
Attessa was arrived at Spalato/Split (Croatia) on Aug.23. Today (Aug. 24) still here.

By Marco, at 11:49 PM
Take a look of Atessa in Spalato from the webcam:
http://kamera.hgk.hr/home/homeJ.html

By Marco, at 12:11 AM
What a great site! Attessa is a work of art. My best to everyone on Attessa. Nice to see you are still around Captain Ted...... Tia 8/29/06

By Anonymous, at 10:27 AM
Aug 30: still in Spalato but moved to new position ( closed to the stadium) 43.31.10.80 N/ 16.25.13.90 O.

By Marco, at 5:28 AM
Great website

We were recently sailing from Split to Dubrovnik and the amazing Attessa was moored just outside Hvar Harbour

At night it gloriously illuminated the surrounding waters and during the day sttod out particulairly from the chopper on the back

A phenomenal boat, and thanks for the great website, I hope to hear the Attessa and Mr Washingtons future travels and exploits

BTW I too live some of the time in Vancouver, it was so coincidental when I learned that it was fitted there

Cheers

By TJ, at 12:58 PM
9th September 2006, The Attessa is now in Zadar Marina, Croatia.

By Anonymous, at 7:54 AM
Today 16/09/2006 Attessa is in our port of Pula, Croatia and it is beautifull.

By Anonymous, at 8:13 AM
in venice on 9-18-06

By Anonymous, at 8:27 AM
nicnrShe was on ankorage Korcula town Croatia 23.09 2006

By Anonymous, at 12:24 PM
on 18-09-06 we were in Venice Italy, and there we saw this beautifull ship called Attessa with a helicopter on it. We spotted the owner, but didn't know who it was. Now we know!

By Anonymous, at 12:46 PM
We where on a holiday in Venezia from 16 to 20 september. And the Attessa was in the port too. The first two days.

By Anonymous, at 10:44 AM
She was tied up in Zadar, Croatia on September 18th. I saw her there around 8:30 am.

By Anonymous, at 2:55 AM
Attessa docked at Vittoriosa Water Front, Grand Harbour, Malta. 29th September 2006.

By Anonymous, at 1:20 AM
The Attessa is moored at Palma de Mallorca as of Oct 3, 2006, with the Eurocopter on deck.

By Anonymous, at 12:57 AM
She was in Palma Nova, Majorca, on Friday 13 October 2006. A wonderful sight.

By Anonymous, at 2:27 AM
Hi together,

I saw the ship last week in Spain, Mallorca where I've sailed along ;-)

By Anonymous, at 12:01 AM
Hi, Attessa was in Tenerife last week. I left on 8 December and she was still there.

By Anonymous, at 12:04 PM
The Attessa is currently in st. George's Grenada.Lovely ship

By Anonymous, at 11:12 AM
The Attessa is in Grenada today the 2 feb. 07 and i google search for more information on it

By Anonymous, at 12:33 PM
The Attessa was in GRENADA, West Indies last week (Feb 2nd, 2007)and took in excess of 16,000 sixteen thousand gallons of fuel at a cost EC$10.85 plus....It's a lovely boat. Got a pic of it too while docked on the St. George's port.

By Nazim Benjamin, at 8:47 AM
I've seen the Attessa yesterday (Februari 7, 2007) in St. Annabaai in Curaçao (Netherlands Antilles) What a lovely ship this is. I'm glad I don't have to do the maintenance on that ship.

Erik

By Erik Noteboom, at 6:32 AM
I just saw Attessa in Yelapa, Mexico. Its a small town about 40 miles south of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It was anchored all day in the bay just sitting there. Amazing boat!

By Geoff, at 8:14 AM
I spotte atessa tuesday march 21st..10 min away from puerta vallerta. We were goin out to las celatas on a boat and she was docked up in the mariina. Beautiful/amazing yacht!!!

By Anonymous, at 4:33 PM
Neat site. I searched the Attessa as we just got back home from Peurto Vallarta, Mexico, and this great looking yaught has been anchored in the bay just off the hotel zone, since Thursday at least. It was gone by Sat. night when we left. Harvey

By Anonymous, at 10:10 AM
Saw her on the Pacific side of Coasta Rica just north of Jaco March 8th. A beautiful site!

By Bill R., at 8:52 AM
My boyfriend and I just returned last night from Puerto Vallarta. We got a close up view of the Attessa Saturday, March 24th, as we were on a dinner cruise. She's a beauty and landing that helicopter on the back must take a bit of skill!!

By Anonymous, at 9:08 AM
My family and I stayed in Puerto Vallarta as well between March 15th till the 23rd and we got some great photos of the Yacht, they docked right at Paradise Village and we got to talk to some crew members. They said that they are returning to Washington now after they have been at sea for 2 years. Wow what a yacht.

By Anonymous, at 9:52 AM
The Attessa is now docked at the Shelter Pointe Hotel in San Diego as of May 8, 2007. Came in last night. Quite the site to see her up close. Really awesome after dark.

By Anonymous, at 3:48 PM
This is definitely one of the most beautiful boats I've ever had the pleasure of seeing. She actually came in Monday,May 7th, just before noon. I live above the opening of the San Diego harbor and had to go down to Shelter Island just to take an up close look at this wonderful boat. Amazing and all I could say was "WOW". She's still here.

By Anonymous, at 11:12 AM
I saw her today. She's still in San Diego as of May 13. Beautiful Boat!! She was Sparkling in the San Diego sun.

By Anonymous, at 7:57 PM
May 13, 2007 Attessa still docked at Shelter Island San Diego. We enjoyed seeing her and the helicopter up close as we cruised by on the Patron. Impressive and gorgeous!

By Anonymous, at 9:06 PM
My husband and I saw this creature about 2 hours ago docked at Shelter Island in San Diego....awesome!

By Connie, at 6:32 PM
I saw Attessa anchored in front of Sausalito main street yesterday.
May 27th.

By Anonymous, at 11:44 AM
She is tied up in the inner harbour of Victoria, BC today (June 1, 2007), quite impressive yacht

By Anonymous, at 8:02 AM
June 1 2007 Attessa caused quite a commotion here in Victoria today. I had spotted her earlier in the day on a bike ride into town and had to go back for a closer look. Hubby says he remembers her when she was here in 2005. At ~7:30 pm while oohing and ahhing over her we noticed the matching tender boat bringing in the owner. We theorized he had just gotten off a harbour float plane - maybe visiting his son and/or had business dealings in Vancouver for the day. Such a beautiful boat!
We talked to one of the crew after they tied up the tender. He filled in a few blanks for us :

1. The flag she flies is from the Grand Cayman Islands where she's registered
2. They tow the ~40 ft. tender behind the ship
3. Spent 1 year on the way to the Mediterranean, summered there, and 1 year to get back to BC
4. While the crew member politely declined naming the owner we googled to discover he's a Montana multi billionaire Dennis Washington who does a lot of business out of Vancouver RE: tug boats, cargo boats, etc.
5. Mr. Washington doesn't fly that pretty little helicopter himself but has someone on board who does that for him
6. 2 panels on either side of the bow of the boat actually open outward and there are 2 26 ft. speedboats inside that can be lowered by crane
7. There are 2 hot tubs on board - one at the very stern.
8. Googled information - built in 1999, originally named the Aviva, had a disastrous fire 2 years later, sat in harbour for 2 years until brought to Vancouver for a complete refit, 20 ft added on to make it 225 ft in total
8. The crew member we spoke to admitted it's quite a nice job to have :-)

It's funny how this one blog entry became such a phenomenon! Thought I would just keep adding the info for those interested. I think we all dream about what it would be like to own such a beautiful boat. Completely out of reach for the majority of us - but dreaming about it 'don't cost a thing'.
Cheers!

By Anonymous, at 9:54 PM
Attessa is docked in Victoria B.C. in front of the Empress and Parliment Buildings. Trully amazing to see her up close and personal...A celebrity of the seas indeed. (June-2-07)

By Anonymous, at 10:28 PM
Ship tied up at Victoria Inner harbour 02June07. Nice ! Len & Karen S

By Anonymous, at 8:36 AM
Ya its in victoria right now. its awesome~!

By Anonymous, at 7:28 AM
The Attessa is tied up in Victoria - June 1-3/07 - walked by to look at it many times on the weekend. What a beautiful boat - would have loved to view the inside!

By Anonymous, at 10:22 AM
And she's home. Close to 2 years since I first made this blog post and a couple of months after I updated it about the half-way-around-the-world voyage of the Attessa, I saw it today, parked at the Washington ship yards in North Vancouver, hidden behind a fast ferry, as I flew out to Victoria. No camera, but I think it might be worthwhile trying to get a picture for the update. So as of June 19, 2007, she's back in Vancouver BC. Thanks to the people who updated this post for the last 2 years. Quite a trip.

By Gordon, at 11:49 PM
The big ship Attessa is right out our front window here in the tranquil waters of Deep Cove, North Vancouver. She is a magnificent ship, a real beauty. She's been here a since yesterday.

Duke

By Duke, at 6:24 PM
It's been here Anchored off in Deep Cove, BC for a couple of days now. June 29,2007

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