2017.021.15.2 Burning of SS Minto, 1 August 1968

Accession Num: 2017.021.15.2

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Document Date: 1968-08-01 - --

Donors: Nakusp & District Museum

Creators: BC Hydro

Keywords: 1960s, BC Hydro, Kinbasket IV (tug), SS Minto, SS Minto burning (1968), sternwheelers, tugboats, and Upper Arrow Lake

Locations: Galena Bay

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

Notes:
SS Minto being towed by tug Kinbasket IV 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. 2001.013.006h).