info@sssicamousSep 18, 20238 minTransportationThe CPR Travel Experience Canadian Pacific Railway owned and operated trains and hotels across Canada, built to encourage people to travel and see the country.
info@sssicamousSep 3, 20232 minTransportationLuggage TrunksThe popularity of luggage trunks skyrocketed during the Victorian era, perfectly timed with the golden age of railroad and ship transportati
info@sssicamousJul 9, 20234 minTransportationThe Captain is in CommandThere were a number of men who Captained this ship, but the longest serving was Joseph Weeks. The SS Sicamous left Penticton about 6:20...
SS SicamousAug 7, 20221 minTransportationThe Jingle and Gong SystemThe Jingle and Gong system between the Captain and the Engine Room
SS SicamousAug 6, 20224 minTransportationThe Coal ShovellersFiremen working to keep the coal in the burners producing steam at the right pressure.
SS SicamousAug 6, 20225 minTransportationBlake and Knowles Vertical Twin Beam Air-pump and Jet Condenser Air pump and jet condenser for a coal fired steam engine paddlewheeler
SS SicamousAug 2, 20223 minTransportationThe Engine Room The engine room of the SS Sicamous and an explanation of how the steam engines work to turn the paddlewheel
SS SicamousAug 1, 20221 minRoyal VisitorsThe Duke of Connaught Visits!Many members of Royalty have visited the Okanagan over the years. The Duke of Connaught was one of the early ones. The Okanagan has been...