2017.021.12.9 Minto — July 30/68

Accession Num: 2017.021.12.9

Negative Code: Q7-11

Extent:

Document Date: 1968-07-30 - --

Donors: Nakusp & District Museum

Creators: BC Hydro

Keywords: 1960s, BC Hydro, John Nelson farm, SS Minto, SS Minto burning (1968), sternwheelers, and Upper Arrow Lake

Locations: Galena Bay

Physical Description:
1 b/w negative (60 mm)

Notes:
View from inside derelict sternwheeler SS Minto of a water pump used by BC Hydro to remove water from the ship’s hull, shore of John Nelson farm, Upper Arrow Lake, Galena Bay, 30 July 1968, so that Minto could be safely towed to centre of Upper Arrow Lake for its cremation the following day. Photo was deaccessioned from Nakusp & District Museum (accession no. 2001.013.08I).

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