Vessel Profile

Klondike (I)

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Story

This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1929 by British Yukon Navigation Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

On June 12, 1936 this vessel was wrecked while grounding on a rock bluff at Hootalinqua YT (on the Yukon River) and in 1937 her machinery was removed for use in the Klondike (II).

Owners & Masters

In 1929-1936 she was owned by the British Yukon Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1929 she was rebuilt at Whitehorse YT

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
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