Vessel Profile

Kootenay (III)

Kootenay (III)
Photo: Vancouver Public Library VPL36823

Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1897 by Bulger, James M. in Nakusp, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel replaced the Kootenai (1885) taken oer with the Columbia & Kootenay Navigation Co. This vessel was powered by steam engine from the William Irving. This vessel had four rudders with steam powered steering.

In 1942 this vessel was reported to have been burned out. (The Registrar of Shipping noted that this vessel was supposed to have been broken up in 1920.)

Owners & Masters

In 1897 she was owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.

She was in Arrow Lakes service.

In 1919 she was withdrawn from service.

In 1919-1920 she was owned by Captain Sanderson, Nakusp BC Canada.

Masters

Captain W. Seaman (1913)

Rebuilds

In 1919 she was rebuilt as a houseboat.

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