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2013.6.36.1.068.12 · Item · [23 May 1971]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts "SS Sir James Douglas," a Coastguard supply vessel, built in 1956. Astem from her is "Camsell," a full ice breaker, built in 1959. Out-of-service is CNR "SS Canora" is found in the background.

Star Capella
2012.13.1.77.14 · Item · Aug. 1979
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a large vessel docked in Prince Rupert, B.C. The name on its side is "Star Capella." The slide itself is labelled "superport."

Steam crane, Victoria
2013.6.36.1.059.01 · Item · 1971
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a steam crane, lettered "Osborn Bay Wharf Ltd." Davies suggests that it may have been on the Victoria-Pacific tourist line on the outskirts of Victoria.

2013.6.36.1.014.27 · Item · Apr. 1966
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the steam tug "Seaswell" on the Pitts River, between a railway and road bridge. It was formerly owned by Vancouver Tug and used for towing log booms in open sea. It was last used by them in 1960/1961. The towing gear was recently removed but the steam reciprocating engines are still intact.

Steam tug, "Naramata"
2013.6.36.1.066.10 · Item · Mar. 1978
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a former sternwheeler building and repair slipway as well as a steam tug called the "Naramata." Steamer passengers ceased at the location in 1935 and rail service to the "Landing" in 1940.

Steam tug, "Naramata"
2013.6.36.1.066.09 · Item · [21 July 1968]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a slipway in the foreground that displays one of five cradles and ways for hauling steamwheelers sideways out of water. The steam tug called the "Naramata" is visible in the background.

2013.6.36.1.014.29 · Item · [May 1966]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts steam tugs "Master" and "Prestige" at N.H.B. #4 Elevator in Vancouver Harbour. The "Prestige" has not been fired or looked after for at least 2- 3 years and had been moved to this position the previous day after being tied up elsewhere in the harbour in one position for over 12 months.

2013.6.36.3.08.26 · Item · [before 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts a "massive 4-4-0 wood burning locomotive ready to enter the turn table from the round house. These CPR locomotives were in common use from 1886 until 1915, running from the Kootenays through the Fraser Canyon."