One hundred and twenty-five years of steamboating in Muskoka come
alive with the anniversary celebration of the RMS Segwun. The Royal
Mail Ship Segwun is the oldest operating steamship in North America, a
Muskoka icon, and one of Ontario’s best-known tourist attractions.
Built as a paddlewheeler in 1887, the RMS Segwun saw her initial
career suspended in the 1950s when the ship ceased operations.
Fortunately, she began a new chapter in 1974 when she was lovingly
restored and magnificent sightseeing cruises were offered. Those who
board the vessel step back in time to a romantic era in cottage
country’s history when steamboats were vital to settlement, tourism,
and economic development. The history of this celebrated Canadian ship
and her sister vessels that made up the Muskoka Navigation Company
fleet is thoughtfully explored, as is the long and significant past of
steamboating on the Muskoka lakes. Historical and contemporary
photographs complement the story of this "Queen of Muskoka" in
recognition of her 125th anniversary.
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ISBN
9781459704435
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
Natural Heritage
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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