Author: COX, DOUG
Title: S.S. Sicamous Queen of Okanagan Lake
Description: Penticton, BC: Skookum Publications, 1995. First Edition. Softcover. ISBN: 0919773109. Minor creasing of stapled wraps. ; A bright, solid book. ; B&W Illustrations; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 96 pages; "SS Sicamous is a large five decked sternwheeler commissioned by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and built by the Western Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company for Okanagan Lake service between the fruit communities of Penticton, and other towns of Kelowna and Vernon, British Columbia. Launched in 1914, Sicamous ran for many years connecting rail lines and areas. The vessel operated until 1937 and is currently beached as a part of a heritage shipyard operated by the S.S. Sicamous Restoration Society in Penticton. The vessel today is operated both as a museum and events and banquet facility." (Wikipedia). Very Good+ .

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