--- In Paddleducks@y..., Bert Learmonth <berma1@s...> wrote:
> was looking in a book I have ,Paddlewheels on the Frontier by Art
> Downs, and found some sidewheelers in our province the H.B.C.,
> Beaver, 1836 to 1888. The William {Wilson..pj}G Hunt, 1865 -1870.
Another the
> Yosemite, used on Victoria - New Westminster run from 1883 for
> 22yrs. What amazes me most is the Lady Dufferin on the Shuswap Lake
> around 1876. I knew there were some at the coast but not inland
> very interesting.
Yes, Bert these were some of our most famous BC Coastal sidewheelers,
These were all fine looking ships (well maybe not the Beaver!). Add
to the list my own favourites... "Princess Louise" (Ex "Olympia") CP
Navigation's first large purchase, the lovely little "Maude"
and "Eliza Anderson" veteran of half a century..all ships screaming
out to be modeled. Let's not also forget CPN's Coastal fleet of
sternwheelers "R. P. Rithet", "Gertrude," "Reliance," "Western Slope"
and the "William Irving" which when you look at them were not very
different to their lake and river sisters. It beats me how these
sternwheelers could have weathered the storms and seas of the Straits
here, let alone sorties out into the Pacific.
I was fascinated to hear of how your interest in modeling paddlers
started and how your Dad inspired you to build a fleet of models
which truly capture a very important era of our Province's pioneer
history.
> About 3 yrs. later I had the pleasure to meet Bob when he came to
> Nelson having made several models already he was impressed. We have
> been very good friends ever since, and exchanged much information.
> I have used the book so much the binding is worn off.
I had a chat with Bob (Turner) this morning and he was most
complimentary about you and your models. I have his two books which
feature information on B.C. paddlewheelers and I have just received a
copy of his book "The Skyline Limited" to add to my library!
> I will tell more about the MOYIE restoration and my involvement
> with it in a later message.
Yes, please keep us informed
> I don't travel too far with my display, mostly they are on display
> aboard the Moyie during the summer. If you or anyone else has
> the opportunity to visit this area I would be most happy to show my
> models and give you a personal tour of the MOYIE.
One of my ambitions in 2003, is to visit "Moyie". Now theres an added
reason...to see your splendid collection of CP inland ships. The
same invitation is extended to you when you visit Victoria. By the
way have you made any drawings or know of any plans of the CP Tugs?
Once again, I'm so pleased you have found your way to our forum and
look forward to more updates as time (and inclination) permits.
PJ
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