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Cannery, Fraser River
2013.6.36.1.068.10 · Stuk · 4 Mar. 1967
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a cannery at the seaward entrance to the south arm of the combined north arm of the Fraser river. Visible are a few rusted anchors. One was marked "Locomotive B.C. 100 Ibs. 1943 U.S. Navy."

"Japan Line"
2013.6.36.1.068.05 · Stuk · 23 Nov. 1968
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts containers being hoisted onto "Japan Line" by means of a steam derrick (owned by Mckenzie Barge and Derrick Co. Ltd.) tied alongside scow holding containers. Davies notes that this was an unusual sight.

Lake Steamer, "Proctor"
2013.6.36.1.067.08 · Stuk · Aug. 1966
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a replica of the "SS Beaver" built by the RCN in Esquimalt and moored in Vancouver, open to the public. The original ship left Gravesend on August 29, 1935 and reached Fort Vancouver (Oregon) on April 10. 1936.

Replica of "SS Beaver"
2013.6.36.1.067.07 · Stuk · Aug. 1966
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a replica of the "SS Beaver" built by the RCN in Esquimalt and moored in Vancouver, open to the public. Its pump handle that operated the capston, was reconstructed from a drawing done in 1870.

Island Tug, Fraser River
2013.6.36.1.064.07 · Stuk · Apr. 1971
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts "Island Tug #125," on the north arm of the Fraser River. Travelling downstrean from Patulla Bridge, New Westminster, and the CNR Lulu Island rail bridge.

"Master" tug
2013.6.36.1.064.01 · Stuk · [between 1964 and 1983]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a "Master" tug after it underwent restoration in False Creek, Vancouver. It was under steam, and entering English Bay.

2013.6.36.1.063.15 · Stuk · 15 Oct. 1974
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the former automobile, passenger ferry, "San Diego," that had been acquired for conventions and sightseeing purpsoses. It was believed to have been a San Francisco ferry before being purchased by its present owner in 1973.

2013.6.36.1.063.12 · Stuk · Mar. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the "Queen of Victoria" of B.C. Ferries at the Burrard Dry Dock after it had been spit in half and had an extra section insterted. The section unpainted contrasts with the white portions of the original slip.

2013.6.36.1.063.06 · Stuk · 3 Aug. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the "Queen of Victoria" that had been damaged after it had collided with Russian freights in an Active Pass. Damage displayed imprints of the freight's bow. 3 were declared dead. Photograph taken from a floating steam crane at the Burrard Dock that was used to remove mangled automobile through the gaping whole, as shown.

Weather ship "Vancouver"
2013.6.36.1.062.01 · Stuk · 1966
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a weather ship of the Canadian Coastguard called "Vancouver." It was fitting out after launching. This vessel and its sister ship, "Quada," were the largest vessels ever built on the western coast of Canada. "Vancouver" was retired in May 1981 as it was too costly to service.

2013.6.36.1.060.03 · Stuk · 23 Sept. 1971
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a 23 car train that belonged to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey. 2 of the cars are visible. The train's make-up included: 1 observation car for the circus manager, 1 generator and tool car, 4 animals cars, which also was used for baggage, and 17 accomodation cars for the performers, but were also devoted to circus equipment.

2013.6.36.1.060.02 · Stuk · 23 Sept. 1971
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a 23 car train that belonged to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey. 19 cars were on one string on the north side and 4 were on the south side. Presumably, visible is the circus manager's car which is at the end of the train. The circus performed at the Pacific Coliseum from September 22-26. It was its 100th year anniversary.

2013.6.36.1.055.40 · Stuk · 23 Nov. 1968
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a CPR rail ferry ramp, just east of Pier A3 in Vancouver Harbour. It was usual to offload two outer tracks followed by the center. These cars were heavily loaded with pulp from Harmac and they caused the barge to tilt. There was a concern that cars would foil the gantry when the unloading was taking place.

CPR line Vancouver
2013.6.36.1.055.37 · Stuk · 23 Nov. 1968
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR line on Thurlow Street, Vancouver. A new spur was about to be laid next to a recently built rail ferry slip.