2005.020.3 Kootenay Lake – B.C.

Accession Num: 2005.020.3

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Document Date: 1936-- - --

Donors: Penticton Museum and Archives

Keywords: 1930s, accidents, Kootenay Lake, and sternwheelers

Physical Description:
1 b/w photograph (14.7 cm x 9.6 cm)

Notes:
Incorrectly attributed as sternwheeler SS Kuskanook sinking at Kokanee Landing, West Arm of Kootenay Lake, 1936. Actual location and ship unknown. Kuskanook was withdrawn in 1931 and was intended to be converted into a floating hotel, but this never occurred. Section of the passenger decks were salvaged for use as cabins. Image deaccessioned from Penticton Museum & Archives (accession number 10-2001); original donor Jack Petley.