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The Houseboat and 006 Bond

The Houseboat

Those of you who know us remember we lived in Jamaica

https://thehouseboatgrill.com/

In 1970’s a houseboat was built as a night club and a bar in the White House. Later in 1980 it was shifted to Bogue Lagoons, Jamaica and transformed into a restaurant. Since then, it has been a fantastic place to spend the day and enjoy a good meal. If you’re a fan of a serene environment and a lovely sea view, this is the perfect place. It provides a great opportunity to relax with a delicious lunch while taking in the breathtaking view of the ocean.

But that’s not the only thing the houseboat is famous for. This houseboat which is now known by the name ‘The Houseboat Grill Restaurant & Bar’, has hosted several of people who can be categorized as celebs. During the filming of Papillion, Steve McQueen chose it as a place to stay. Appreciating the breathtaking view and the too-real experience of the cruise, McQueen couldn’t find a better place to spend the time of the shoot.

 

 

And we cannot leave out the well-known artist Tim Moxon, who is connected to the history of the houseboat. He played a fellow agent known as “006”  with James Bond in the first movie – “Dr. No” Timmy would show you the movie clips if you so deserved before dinner. Sadly, Timmy has left us, but what memories!

 

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/western/remembering-timothy-napier-moxon/

 

. He did not stay there rather he ran the whole place under the name ‘The Houseboat Fondue Restaurant’. Even during the Jamaica World Music Festival, many famous artists chose the place to stay.

The biggest reason for the houseboat’s fame is still not all these artists. On 12th September 1988, Jamaica faced one of its biggest tragedies in the form of ‘Hurricane Gilbert’ which caused the death of almost 500,000 people.

 

The hurricane was enough to topple hundreds of buildings throughout the country. It also passed over the houseboat in Bogue Lagoons. However, it was able to withstand the storm. Luckily for the houseboat, the storm did not destroy it. So, even after the passing of Hurricane Gilbert and the destruction of so many other surrounding buildings, the houseboat managed to stay put.

This has made it a special place with a story-telling history, connections with some well-known artists and of course its specialties of delicious food, a fantastic see view, and the feel of a cruise.

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