The S.S. Sicamous was launched just 25 years after the Regulations to Prevent Collisions of Vessels at Sea went through. This required all vessels to be outfitted with navigation lights.

learn about how people used to communicate before the phone on ships, trains, cars, and houses!

Western Dry Dock And Shipping Company was founded in 1909 by a man named James Whalen. James Whalen was a Canadian businessperson and entrepreneur based in Port Arthur, Ontario, which is now a part of Thunder Bay. Western Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company operated in Port Arthur from 1911 to 1933, playing a key role in the maritime industry. Known for its shipbuilding and repair services, the company supported trade and connectivity between regions. Their skilled workforce ex

Canadian Pacific Railway owned and operated trains and hotels across Canada, built to encourage people to travel and see the country.

The popularity of luggage trunks skyrocketed during the Victorian era, perfectly timed with the golden age of railroad and ship transportati

Tracing the origins of the steel in the S.S Sicamous, through steel markings.

Chinese prospector in the Fraser River British Colombia has had a continuous Chinese presence since 1788, with fur trade expeditions led...

There were a number of men who Captained this ship, but the longest serving was Joseph Weeks. The SS Sicamous left Penticton about 6:20...

The grand mirror in the SS Sicamous. It hangs above the grand staircase between B deck and C deck on the sternwheeler.

A general description of the mail delivery challenges of the early 1900's in rural areas.

Air pump and jet condenser for a coal fired steam engine paddlewheeler

The engine room of the SS Sicamous and an explanation of how the steam engines work to turn the paddlewheel