Story
This passenger vessel was built in 1971 by Nahanni Manufacturing Ltd. in Surrey, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel operated with a barge from Sicamous up Seymour Arm of Shuswap Lake. Initially, the boat operated as a sternwheeler, but in 1976, the sternwheeler portion was disabled and two Olympic drive propellers were added, providing more power and speed.
Owners & Masters
In 1971-1999 she was owned by Shuswap Lake Ferry Service Ltd., Sicamous BC Canada.
In 2001-2020 she was owned by Narrows Village Investments Ltd., Banff AB Canada.
In 2023-2024 she was owned by JR Tours Inc., Sicamous BC Canada.
Masters
Gordon Mackie (1971-1999)
Name Significance
Named after former Sicamous Mayor Gordon Mackie's grandmother.
Repower
Repowered as a twin screw
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Webber, Jean (1999)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 22/01/2026)
