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This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1937 in Whitehorse, YT.
Historical Notes
This vessel was powered by a 522hp steam engine (from Klondike (I), boiler from Yukoner).
In 1955 this vessel was taken out of operation and beached and was the last commercial sternwheeler on the Yukon River. This vessel was later this vessel was owned by Minister of the Envirinment (Canadian Parks Service) Ottawa ON, preserved at Whitehorse YT as a National Historic Park.
Owners & Masters
In 1937-1960 she was owned by The British Yukon Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC in service between Whitehorse and Dawson City YT Canada.
In 1960 she was transferred to the Canadian Government.
Rebuilds
In 1945 extra staterooms were added and a bar and lounge was added in 1953.
References
Canada List of Shipping
