British Columbia Steamship Company Ltd. (Ferries)

Archive

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Maritime Museum of San Diego

Front cover

Front cover

Name/Title

British Columbia Steamship Company Ltd. (Ferries)

Entry/Object ID

B001.27.01

Scope and Content

This folder contains only one item: Brochure (single page; tri fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 9" by 12" (opened); The item is a travel brochure from 1980, advertising the "Royal Service" ferry routes between Seattle, Washington, and Victoria, British Columbia. The brochure is titled in bold pink and blue fonts and includes illustrations of the ferries, Victoria Princess and Flying Princess II. It details the amenities offered by the Victoria Princess, such as a British-style pub, dining room, and family cafeteria. The Flying Princess II is marketed as a jet-powered hydrofoil, 'emphasizing a fast and enjoyable travel experience.' The brochure contains a section titled "Ask your travel agent for Royal Service," indicating the new ticketing system and advising quick booking due to high demand. It specifies that no vehicles or bicycles can be brought on board, offering alternative ground transportation options in Victoria. The brochure also includes contact information for the Victoria and Seattle terminals, as well as the Downtown Seattle Office, complete with addresses and phone numbers. A detailed 1980 schedule and fare list for both ferries are provided, highlighting different travel times, seasonal schedules, and pricing for adults, children, and group rates. Language: English.

Collection

Brown Archival Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Ship, Cruise

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Vessel, Passenger

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Print, Photographic

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vessel, Merchant

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Brochure

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Schedule

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Watercraft

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Water Transportation Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Class

Advertising Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Getty AAT

Concept

brochures, schedules (time plans)

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

Apr 1980