2017.021.15.1 Burning of SS Minto, 1 August 1968

Accession Num: 2017.021.15.1

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Document Date: 1968-08-01 - --

Donors: Milton Parent

Creators: BC Hydro

Keywords: 1960s, SS Minto, SS Minto burning (1968), sternwheelers, and Upper Arrow Lake

Locations: Galena Bay

Physical Description:
1 colour photograph (8.8 cm x 12.7 cm)

Notes:
Bow and wheelhouse of SS Minto as ship is towed to centre of Upper Arrow Lake as it is about to be burned in a Viking funeral ceremony, Galena Bay, 1 August 1968. Photo by BC Hydro. Photo was deaccessioned from Nakusp & District Museum (accession no. 2001.013.006b)