1997.002.45 S.S. Bonnington launching 1911, C.P.R. Nakusp shipyard.

Accession Num: 1997.002.45

Negative Code: C43-32/G38-24

Extent:

Document Date: 1911-04-24 - --

Donors: Jean Takkinen (Estate of Ed Vipond)

Creators: Amos Burling and J.G. Craft

Keywords: 1910s, boat construction, Canadian Pacific Railway workshop, drydock, Grand Hotel, hotel, Leland Hotel, Minerva (boat), Nakusp shipyard, SS Bonnington, sternwheelers, and Upper Arrow Lake

Locations: Nakusp

Physical Description:
1 b/w photograph (17.5 cm x 10.0 cm)

Notes:
SS Bonnington on ways as it is about to be launched, Canadian Pacific Railway shipyard, Upper Arrow Lake at Nakusp, 24 April 1911. Boat Minerva seen at bottom. Canadian Pacific Railway workshop at right. Leland Hotel and Grand Hotel (obscured) above bow of Bonnington on hillside. Photo by J.G. Craft, South Slocan (later Nelson).

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