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Remains of the 'G.M. Dawson'
More than 100 years ago there was a mining operation at Ikeda Cove in southern Haida Gwaii. The remains of the G. M. Dawson sternwheeler, built in 1898 in Vancouver by Canadian Pacific Railways, still lie on the beach. All that remains are a few rotting timbers and some rebar. It was brought in and beached at Ikeda Cove to be used as a bunkhouse.
The sternwheeler was intended for use on the Yukon River, but was never used. It was towed north by the tug "Pioneer" in 1901 and got as far as Wrangell, Alaska, and abandoned. Her engines went on to the Yukon River and the body to Ikeda Cove.
abandoned shipsternwheelerG.M. DawsontimbersrebartreesgrassbeachIkeda CoveMoresby IslandHaida GwaiiBritish Columbiashipwreck
Wayne Wendel
on August 29, 2021Terry, this is an incredible image. I'm glad you told us that this was once a sternwheeler because that was not what I thought when I first saw it. Sorry for the late comments.
Terry Allen
on August 29, 2021Many thanks everyone for the nice comments!
Howard's Photography
on August 29, 2021Great capture/comp! Interesting info...
jimholmquist
on August 29, 2021Outstanding shot Terry! Very interesting historical information. It doesn't look like a boat at this point.
geoghanart
on August 29, 2021Nice that the old remains are still there to tell the story or at least encourage people to learn about the history of the sternwheeler. Thanks for sharing - very interesting.
Pascale GUY
on August 28, 2021Great capture and very interesting informations !
Greg&Rose Photography
on August 28, 2021Not much remains very good shot
Lgood
on August 28, 2021This is a great find, and so interesting that this was once a sternwheeler. Wonderful image!
Kevin Poynor
on August 28, 2021If you hadn't said it was the remains of a boat I would never have guessed.
Judith Sparhawk
on August 28, 2021Not much left of this old boat--but it still tells the story.