Jesse & Ginger and Bob & I were interested in going through the S.S. Klondike, which was the largest sternwheeler on the upper Yukon River. It was built in Whitehorse in 1929 as an ore hauler; it was holed and sank in 1936. They rebuilt it the following winter using the original superstructure and machinery salvaged from the wreck. The boat was re-launched in the spring of 1937 and continued carrying passengers and cargo until 1955- the last Yukon River sternwheeler in service. Here are some pics I took.
the paddlewheel's location makes it a 'sternwheeler'.... this puts the paddlewheel in a less vulnerable position for operating on fast flowing, shallow. winding rivers such as the Yukon
Bob, Ginger & Jesse on deck
Yukon sternwheelers were powered by wood-fired boilers.
Jesse is looking over the Engine Room.
Freight
The settlements and mining camps in the Yukon were totally dependent on the sternwheelers to bring in food, supplies, and equipment needed to work and survive. This could be done only 7 1/2 months out of the year due to the freezing conditions.
Bags of ore were the reason that the Klondike was built large...to move large amounts of the ore without having to push a barge - saving time, energy & money. On the return trip from Dawson, the Klondike would stop and take on 4500 bags of ore (each weighing 125 lbs.).
This is the observation lounge.
First Class passengers and officers ate their meals in the dining room. The Klondike could carry 32 First Class passengers.
This was the Purser's office next to the safe on the starboard side. He was the business agent who took care of paperwork, ensured mail and cargo got off at the right stops, and that passengers were properly looked after. He was on call 24 hrs. a day; therefore a bunk was in his office.
Food service area on other end of dining room.
The kitchen area.
Walking to the Sun Deck were staterooms for the First Class passengers.
After touring the Klondike, we walked around the area and went to the Old Log Church.
When we had seen what we wanted to see, we went to a local restaurant and had a late lunch outside on the deck.
Metal Art of Horse that caught my eye in Whitehorse.
Early this evening Bob & I took a walk in the campground and came upon a very cool looking refurbished 1959 Chevrolet Apache Pickup Truck. Great restoration!!!
The campground also has several "old" army vehicles that were interesting to look at.
Have a good rest of the day!!
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