SS Keno, Museum ship at Yukon River waterfront, Canada
The SS Keno is a paddle steamer from 1922 that sits in dry dock along the Yukon River in Dawson City. The vessel features three decks with cargo holds, passenger cabins, and quarters for ship's officers.
The steamer was built in 1922 for the British Yukon Navigation Company and operated for many years transporting ore from the Mayo mining district. The vessel was retired in 1951 and has since remained as a testament to river navigation history.
The vessel embodies river transportation heritage and demonstrates how people and goods moved through the remote northern region. The decks tell a story of practical life aboard, entirely shaped by the river's rhythms.
In summer, visitors can explore the ship on their own or with guided tours to experience the spaces up close. The best light for photography and walking around is during the warm months when the weather stays stable.
The ship could navigate shallow waters with a very shallow draft, which made it ideal for the many sandbars of the Yukon. This ability allowed the steamer to reach areas inaccessible to larger vessels.
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