Vessel Profile

Kit-Ex-Chen

Kit-Ex-Chen
Photo: Prince Rupert Historical Archives William W. Wrathall photo

Story

This work boat was built in 1911 by Johnson, H. in Cow Bay, BC.

Historical Notes

The website Wooden Boats of BC states that "this vessel was a “tunnel” power boat finished July. 30, 1911 designed for use on the Skeena River. Can carry 200 passengers."

Owners & Masters

In 1911 she was owned by Wigg’s O’Neill, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1911 she was in operation on the Skeena River BC Canada.

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