Photographs of the retrieval of a sunken helicopter in Kitlope Lake by the Haisla. The project was sponsored by the Department of Indian Affairs, Ministry of Fisheries and Ministry of the Environment. The helicopter sank in 1993, but action to pull it out wasn't started until 1995. Dates that it was pulled are listed as June 2 evening and June 3 morning on original envelope.
Photographs of the retrieval of a sunken helicopter in Kitlope Lake by the Haisla. The project was sponsored by the Department of Indian Affairs, Ministry of Fisheries and Ministry of the Environment. The helicopter sank in 1993, but action to pull it out wasn't started until 1995. Dates that it was pulled are listed as June 2 evening and June 3 morning on original envelope.
Notes
For further info about the situation, please see Northern Sentinel article in the gift agreement folder for 1995.
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of financial records/bills of lading from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from May 1942. Union Steamships Limited.