2014.003.2565 Wreckage of Norseman seaplane, Celgar

Accession Num: 2014.003.2565

Negative Code: I28-7

Extent:

Document Date: 1964-06- - --

Donors: Gordon Ball

Creators: Gordon Ball

Keywords: 1960s, accidents, airplane, barge, Celgar (Columbia Cellulose/Canadian Cellulose), forestry, Kuskanax Mountain, Rothwell Bay, Rothwell Bay wharves (original), seaplane/floatplane, Upper Arrow Lake, and water bomber

Locations: Nakusp

Physical Description:
1 colour slide (35 mm)

Notes:
Wreckage of Norseman seaplane owned by Celgar being towed back to Celgar's wharf at Rothwell Bay, Upper Arrow Lake, Nakusp following crash, 11 June 1964. Plane crashed on takeoff due to encountering driftwood. Pilot and five passengers all escaped with minor scratches. Pilot: Roger Daigle. Passengers: Ron Jordan (Woods Manager, Celgar), Orville Scheeler (Nakusp), Fred Waldie (Nakusp), Jack Leonard (Nakusp), Jim Debeau (Terrace Division, Columbia Cellulose).

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