2014.003.1811 S.S. Procter, Trout Lake, B.C., Winter 1907-8

Accession Num: 2014.003.1811

Negative Code: B45-3

Extent:

Document Date: 1907-11- - 1908-03-

Donors: Andy Craig Jr.

Keywords: 1900s, Edwards; Percy, Fitzsimmons; Capt. James, Halifax; Jack, Jensen; Pete, SS Procter, sternwheelers, and Sweeney; Jim

Locations: Trout Lake

Physical Description:
1 b/w negative (35 mm)

Notes:
SS Procter in ice on Trout Lake, winter 1907-1908. People on boat, L-R: Percy Edwards, Pete Jensen, Captain Fitzsimmons, Falher, Jim Sweeney, Jack Halifax (fireman). Notes from Milton Parent: 'Tug Procter and also town Procter named for T.G. Procter mgr. of Kootenay Valley Landowners & Speculators. She was built in Nelson 1900. Engines from the burnt tug Kaslo. It was shipped to Trout Lake in 1904 & was under the command of Capt. Fitzsimmons, It took 31 passengers. Was 65' long. 14'4" beam. C.P.R. discontinued service in 1917. Was leased to a private co. 'til July 1919 then sold to Ludwig Brass for $1500. With barge.'

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