Cowichan, Transport steamship in British Columbia, Canada
The Cowichan steamship measured 157 feet in length, featured twin triple-expansion steam engines, and reached speeds of 11 knots across British Columbia waters.
Built in Troon, Scotland, by Ailsa Shipbuilding Company in 1908, the vessel operated until its collision with Lady Cynthia in December 1925 near Roberts Creek.
The vessel name originated from the Halkomelem word Qaw-can, meaning warm mountains, reflecting the local First Nations heritage of southeast Vancouver Island.
The steamship maintained regular Monday and Thursday routes to Campbell River and Rock Bay, serving remote logging camps along British Columbia coastal inlets.
Initially named Cariboo upon delivery, the ship required renaming to Cowichan due to another Canadian vessel already registered under the original name.
GPS coordinates: 49.39900,-123.71200
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:40
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