Kitimat Museum and Archives

Damaged Ship Towed to Vancouver

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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
4 August 1962
Accession Number
2005.8.4657
Scope and Content
Photo showing long tow, M.V. Sunpalermo, damaged by an explosion in her boiler room, being towed out from Kitimat by Vancouver tug, La Pointe. The damaged and loaded vessel was towed all the way to Vancouver for repairs.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.4657
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
4 August 1962
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 10 x 10 cm
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical (1)Transportation (a)Ships and Boats
Scope and Content
Photo showing long tow, M.V. Sunpalermo, damaged by an explosion in her boiler room, being towed out from Kitimat by Vancouver tug, La Pointe. The damaged and loaded vessel was towed all the way to Vancouver for repairs.
Subject Access
Ships