Newport Beach – A Look Back

Photo series courtesy of Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach

Built in 1938, The Swift of Ipswich is a 70-ft. schooner purchased by James and brother Bill Cagney in the 1950s. Newport Harbor saw this vessel make its home here in 1958, and it remained here until 1991 when it was sold. During the period that the Cagney brothers had owned the ship, it was used for cruises around the harbor and appeared in movies and television shows like “Treasure Island” and “Fantasy Island.”

Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach and the Museum Store are located at 210 B Marine Ave., Balboa Island. They are open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free general admission on all days. Two-hour parking is available on Marine Avenue. For more information, call 949.675.3952, visit www.balboaislandmuseum.org or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..