Story
This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1866 by Pemberton, A.G. & James McIntosh in Savona (Shuswap Lake).
Historical Notes
In 1866 this vessel was built on the Whitfield Chase farm at Kamloops Lake from locally whip-sawn lumber. This vessel was the first on the Thompson system for the Big Bend Gold Rush. This vessel had a black hull, white superstructure and gold lettering. This vessel was launched in May and towed to Savona for the fitting of the engines. This vessel operated between Savona's Ferry and Seymour Arm on Shuswap Lake.
In 1877 this vessel was wrecked on a rock at Kamloops Lake BC Canada. Her engines went to the Peerless (1881). Her hull was abandoned on the beach.
Owners & Masters
In 1866 she was owned by the Hudson's Bay Company, London UK.
In 1874 she was owned by Mara & Wilson, Kamloops BC Canada.
Masters
Captain August Menenteau (1866); Captain Alex Mouat (1867)
References
- Affleck, Edward L. (1978)
- Dunn, Joyce (1986)
- Webber, Jean (1999)
- Affleck, Edward L. (2000)
- Bawlf, M. (1973)
- Hacking, Norman R. Steamboating on the Fraser in the Sixties (in British Columbia Historical Quarterly Vol. X No.1 January 1946)
- Hacking, Norman R. Steamboat Days 1870-1883. In British Columbia Historical Quarterly April 1947
