Ship's binnacle from the Motor Vessel (MV) Nechako that began life in 1929 as the Cora Marie - luxury yacht of W.C. Shelly, B.C.'s Finance Minister. She was sold in California in the 1930s and later served with the U.S. Navy as a patrol boat during World War II. Kitimat Constructors purchased her in 1952 for transporting construction personnel between Butedale, Prince Rupert, and Kitimat. In 1954 the motor vessel, skippered by Captain Bill Cogswell, began regular trips ferrying construction personnel and freight between Kitimat and Kemano. With Captain Cogswell, she logged close to 1,200 round trips between the two communities. The binnacle was restored and presented by the Kemano Power Operations Group to E.W. Red McKernan, first Superintendent of Power Operations "for devoted service as ship's husband, 1954-1974". Mr. McKernan in turn donated it to the Kemano Museum. Donated by Alcan Primary Metal
Broad axe of Pioneer days. Made out of heavy iron. A traditional tool used for chopping and manufacturing of wood, such as hewing. Used for squaring logs (see 70.63). No handle
Broad axe of Pioneer days. Made out of heavy iron. A traditional tool used for chopping and manufacturing of wood, such as hewing. Used for squaring logs (see 70.63). No handle
An Alcan Commemorative coaster for the official opening of Kitimat works Anode Paste Plant. In the middle there is a picture of some machinery with writing around it: "Kitimat Works Anode Paste Plant Official opening 19 September, 1983. Alcan Smalters and Chemicals Ltd"
An Alcan Commemorative coaster for the official opening of Kitimat works Anode Paste Plant. In the middle there is a picture of some machinery with writing around it: "Kitimat Works Anode Paste Plant Official opening 19 September, 1983. Alcan Smalters and Chemicals Ltd"
Brown, aluminum coaster with title Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and R.E. Powell, then president of the Aluminum Company of Canada are featured on the lower left. Text above describes the two communities. Alcan logo on bottom right.
Brown, aluminum coaster with title Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and R.E. Powell, then president of the Aluminum Company of Canada are featured on the lower left. Text above describes the two communities. Alcan logo on bottom right.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
aluminum
Height
9.8cm
Width
9.9cm
Accession Number
2021.43.6
Biographical Notes
Gerald Farina is the son of Joe Farina. He used to work for Alcan.
