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This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1913 by Western Drydock & Shipbuilding Co. in Port Arthur, ON.
Historical Notes
In 1913 this vessel was built in sections by Western Dry Dock Co. and was assembled at Nelson BC Canada.
In 1967 this vessel was listed in the List of Shipping as being owned by Earle Cutler of Taber AB.
In 1948 this vessel ran aground and was dismantled at Nelson about 1950. Mark MacKenzie (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 05/06/2019) stated "I heard of this event, but never saw a picture of it! the Nasookin had been laid up after being withdrawn from the Crawford Bay ferry run, I think with the introduction of the Anscomb. In those pre-Duncan dam days the spring freshet meant huge variations in water level. Nasookin landed on top of a foundation and broke her back." In 1976 it was reported that the wheelhouse was used s a curio shop on Highway 3A about 5 miles east of Nelson BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1913-1932 she was owned by Canadian Pacific.
In 1920 she was used as a car ferry.
In 1930 she was withdrawn from service.
In 1932-1945 she was owned by the B.C. Minister of Public Works, Victoria BC Canada. for use as a ferry.
In 1947 she was owned by The Navy League of Canada, Toronto ON as a sea cadet training vessel.
In 1950-1976 she was owned by Earle M. Cutler, Taber AB Canada.
Name Significance
From a First Nations word meaning 'queen of the lakes'.
Rebuilds
In 1942 she was rebuilt with a boiler from the Bonnington.
References
- McLaren, T.A. & Vickie Jensen (2000)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Affleck, Edward L. (2000)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
