These pictures were taken in the Port of Ilwaco off the Washington State coast. The crew wore civilian clothes but guarded the boat closely and would not answer any questions.
The pontoons appear to be made of very thick rubber and may be fuel cells. Note that each of the steel spider-like legs are jointed in three places. Perhaps the boat can be lowered in calm seas and raised when it is rough.
The crew cabin is suspended some 15 ft above the water and is between the two hulls. The boat is powered by two diesel engines which are kept on the two hulls. It was also rumored that it must be some secret project of Boeing.
The boat had no name or number...
A friend who lives there said it arrived out of the fog the nite before. The crew would not say who they were or where they were from, and were not allowed to discuss the craft. Notice how the rear of the cabin can be lowered into the water but has a very small prop.
One man stayed on the float at all times ... none wore uniforms.
The pontoons appear to be made of very thick rubber and may be fuel cells. Note that each of the steel spider-like legs are jointed in three places. Perhaps the boat can be lowered in calm seas and raised when it is rough.
The crew cabin is suspended some 15 ft above the water and is between the two hulls. The boat is powered by two diesel engines which are kept on the two hulls. It was also rumored that it must be some secret project of Boeing.
The boat had no name or number...
A friend who lives there said it arrived out of the fog the nite before. The crew would not say who they were or where they were from, and were not allowed to discuss the craft. Notice how the rear of the cabin can be lowered into the water but has a very small prop.
One man stayed on the float at all times ... none wore uniforms.
