I recently found the site for the Boblo and added my fathers name to the crew list, Arthur Gilbright Tilley. He passed away in 1970 at the age of 48. He loved working on the Boblo and I have many fond memories of him as a child even though I was only 10 when he passed away. We lived in there when I was a baby, but I don't remember it but my brother does. My father traveled back and forth from Ky. after my siblings where born until his heart would not allow him to work any longer and then his death. He loved those boats and I have many fond memories of him and I thank you for bring them back to life again. My mother also passed away 4 years ago and she also had many memories of Captain Boblo and would let us all about him and the boats. Thank You.

I worked security on the columbia ? - 87

deck hand 72' 73' 74

My mother, Sue Morton, worked on the Columbia in the mid 70's. I am proud to say that as a boy I had my turn at the helm of the Columbia under the watchful eye of Capt Beattie. He was a great man and always so kind to me. It always amazed me how Capt. Beattie and "Tex" Stansfield could kiss the dock so smoothly in any weather. When I saw pictures of the Columbia in it's state of disrepair I almost cried. I see that it might be restored and run on the Hudson in New York. Boy would my mother be surprised if she could take a ride on the Columbia again.

WOW what a flash from the past! I worked at the Detroit Ticket office during summers of 1977-1981. What GREAT fun and GREAT people-Ralph Browning, Bill Browning, Ginny, Anne Campbell, Mary Davies, Linda Diehl and of course the Detroit COPS-Jerry Flannery, Bob Ellison, Phil, Terry and ZEE!!!! Where are all of you? Haven't seen you guys since our 1980 Xmas Party that lasted 23 hours-SO MANY GOOD TIMES!! I would love to hear from anyone who sees this!

Worked as a ticket taker/concession boy at Detroit dock in '50s. There used to be a list of us guys posted on this site and most all of the old named folks are missing. Worked many trips and moolights. Great memories.

Love the new look of the site!

Hi there everyone!!! I use to work on the island as well, I started in 1987 until it closed. Very sad to see it go and become what is now. There were many great times had there and many great friends were met there as well. Good times and great memories. Gals i took lots of pictures!!!!!

Boblo was the best summer I ever had. My own daughter, now 14, thinks that working at an amusement park was so awesome. I was a ride operator in zone 3 (I think)back in 1986/1987. We had some cool rides at Boblo! I've rarely been back to Amherstburg, let alone Boblo Island. It would be interesting to see what they did to the Island.

My dad Ken Coffin worked in the food service for several years until his passing in 1984. I sold tickets for the island until its closing at an outside outlet.