1997.002.87 Launching of the “Sicamous” 1914

Accession Num: 1997.002.87

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Document Date: 1914-05-19 - --

Donors: Jean Takkinen (Estate of Ed Vipond)

Keywords: 1910s, drydock, Okanagan Lake, Okanagan Landing, Okanagan Landing shipyard, SS Sicamous, and sternwheelers

Locations: Vernon

Physical Description:
1 b/w photograph (16.2 cm x 12.8 cm)

Notes:
Launching of SS Sicamous, Okanagan Landing, Okanagan Lake, 19 May 1914. Inscription on rear: 'Built at OK Ldg – 201' x 40 - 1787 tons/Laid up 1942'. Boat was actually laid up in 1937.