On back:
"Note: a print from this negative was painted to show much more ice, then rephotographed.
S.S. Stanley in the Ice C-7"
The S.S. Stanley was the Canadian government's response to their promise to Prince Edward Island. The promise was to provide transport on and off the island, which in turn helped convince P.E.I. to join Confederation. The ship sailed along the Northumberland Strait for two decades.
Photo Cabinet, Drawer #3
File number: | 01-117.011 |
Contributor: | Susan Parker | View all submissions |
Tags: | S.S. Stanley, Prince Edward Island, ship, Confederation, ice, Northumberland Strait, steamer |
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Uploaded on: | May 17, 2016 |