Tuesday, February 7, 2012

the "Maid of the Mist"


This has been a boat service operating at the base of Niagara Falls (US/Canada) since 1846, originally as a ferry service.  In 1848 a suspension bridge took much of the ferry business so in 1854 it was re-launched as a tourist experience. Website

The Maid of the Mist V is one of the 4 boats currently operating, and has been in service since 1983. 

Length: 72 ft (22 metres)
Weight: 74 tons
Engines: 2 x 355 hp diesel
Passengers: 300

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