Vessel Profile

Great Bear (I)

Great Bear (I)
Photo: Libraries and Archives Canada (LAC) MIKAN 33398155

Story

This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1934 by George F. Askew & Co. in Fort Smith, NT.

Historical Notes

This vessel was employed by Northern Transportation Company on Great Bear Lake from 1934 to 1960 when this vessel was retired. In the Spring of 1960 this vessel was beached an broken up at Fort Franklin NWT.

Owners & Masters

In 1934-1948 she was owned by Northern Transportation Co. Ltd., Edmonton AB Canada.

In 1948-1953 she was owned by Northern Transportation Co. (1947) Ltd., Edmonton AB Canada.

In 1953-1961 she was owned by Northern Transportation Co. Ltd., Edmonton AB Canada.

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