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Steamship Algoma

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J.F. Cooke, Photographer

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Image

Item Type

Photographs

Description

A photograph of the luxury CPR steamship Algoma, as she arrives at Port Arthur, Ontario, November 24,1884. The ship is covered with ice. At that time few ships would risk the gales of November on Lake Superior. This ship was built by Aiken and Marsell in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1883. On November 7th, 1885, the Algoma would meet with disaster on Mott Island at Isle Royale. For more information on this, see Wreck of the Steamship Algoma, a photo and an account of the wreck.

Accommodation aboard ship varied. Passengers with first class or tourist tickets would be entitled to meals and a stateroom, which contained two berths and a sofa. Second class, colonist and emigrant passengers were provided with deck berths on the main deck and had to provide their own bedding and meals. Meals could be purchased for 25 cents.

Date of Original

1884-11-24

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