1997.002.90 Launching of the “S.S. Aberdeen” – May 22, 1893 – first C.P.R. boat on Okanagan Lake

Accession Num: 1997.002.90

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Document Date: 1893-05-22 - --

Donors: Jean Takkinen (Estate of Ed Vipond)

Keywords: 1890s, Okanagan Lake, Okanagan Landing, Okanagan Landing shipyard, SS Aberdeen, and sternwheelers

Locations: Vernon

Physical Description:
1 b/w photograph (17.8 cm x 11.0 cm)

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Launching of SS Aberdeen, Okanagan Landing, Okanagan Lake, 22 May 1893. Inscription on rear: 'and first unit of B.C.L.&.R.S. [BC Lake & River Service] built by CPR. 146' x 30' – tons. Laid up 1916'.

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