2020.006.2.1 SS Bonnington

Accession Num: 2017.021.27

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Document Date: 1911-- - 1931--

Donors: Gary Hunter

Creators: F.A. Buchholz and Vogue Studio

Keywords: postcard, SS Bonnington, and sternwheelers

Physical Description:
1 b/w postcard (17.8 cm x 12.7 cm)

Notes:
'Arrow Card' postcard (ca. 1980s), F.A. Buchholz photo of SS Bonnington on the Arrow Lakes. Inscription on rear: 'The SS Bonnington was built at Nakusp in 1911 and plied the Arrow Lakes for the CPR until 1931, It had a gross tonnage of 1663 and measured 203 feet by 39 feet. It had a large superstructure with upper and lower cabin decks, texas and wheelhouse. the high superstructure was a disadvantage for navigation in high winds. It was the largest sternwheeler to serve the Arrow Lakes. Photo: Vogue Studio and B.C. Provincial Archives.'

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