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The last operator of steamboats on the upper Peace River, the Hudson's Bay Company, also operated gasoling powered boats, beginning with the Weenusk, launched in 1921. This was followed by the Weenusk II which operated from 1940 to 1951.15
S.S. Weenusk.1923
Peace River Crossing, Alberta, Canada
Credits:Peace River Museum, Archives & Mackenzie Centre, 84.1377.12
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The Weenusk at Peace River Crossing.Circa 1921-1940
Peace River Crossing, Alberta, Canada
Credits:Peace River Museum, Archives & Mackenzie Centre, 80.1140.001
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The last sternwheel design boat to be used on the upper Peace River was the Alcan, which was gasoline powered. It was used by the United States Army during World War Two. In 1946 it was moved off of the Peace River.18
The M.V. Alcan at Peace River.Circa 1942
Peace River Crossing, Alberta, Canada
Credits:Peace River Museum, Archives & Mackenzie Centre, 76.705.2
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The last commerical vessel to operate was the Watson Lake, owned by the Hudson's Bay Company. This gasoline powered boat was used during the 1951 and 1952 seasons. After its final run in September of 1952 the Watson Lake was relocated.20
The S.S. Watson Lake.Circa 1951-1952
Peace River Crossing, Alberta, Canada
Credits:Peace River Museum, Archives & Mackenzie Centre, 77.814.006
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The S.S. Watson Lake being launched on the Peace River.Circa 19151-1952
Peace River Crossing, Alberta, Canada
Credits:Peace River Museum, Archives & Mackenzie Centre, 77.814.007
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