Owner Alexander Blakely Launched 1912 at Golden, BC | Port of registry Golden, BC | |
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Name Invermere (CAN 130892) (Mills 025370) Route Inland British Columbia on the Columbia River in the Columbia Valley Fate Removed from registry 1915 | ||
Invermere was a river boat that operated in British Columbia on the Columbia River from 1912 to about 1915. It was named for the town of Invermere.
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Design and Construction
Invermere was built at Golden, British Columbia, in 1912 by riverboat captain Alexander Blakely Although built in the style of a steamboat, Invermere was powered by a gasoline or diesel engine, then a newer method of marine propulsion. In 1914, Invermere was licensed to carry 20 passengers.
Operations
Invermere's owner, Alexander Blakely, was a steamboat captain who operated on the upper Columbia route from Golden to Windermere Lake.
Dismantled
Invermere was removed from the official registry in 1915. Other boats on the river were taken out of service at the same time, as riverboat operations were coming to an end.
References
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