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08/10/2009 12:23 pm
Courtesy of California steamboat buff and Mark Twain authority Dave Thomson, herewith are some images of what's left of the Str. NASOOKIN, a 1913 sternwheeler that ran on Kootenay Lake, British Columbia. The boat was sold for scrap in 1949 and a portion of her upper decks (ladies lounge and two staterooms) and pilothouse (original wheel intact) were salvaged and restored to become a private residence. This boaty abode is for sale at $849,000.
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08/10/2009 12:24 pm
More views aboard the Str. NASOOKIN...
08/10/2009 3:50 pm
A nice Midwest Buffs possibility, but...
Since that is from Dave, I presume it is in California somewhere? Yes, I could see the Midwest Buffs holding their meeting there nicely, but since the former President thought I was overbudget with a $250 banquet room fee, I doubt if we could spring for this place! Speaking of Midwest Buffs, the annual fall meeting is next weekend in Keokuk. It is at this meeting when the summer pilgrimage site is chosen, so if you can't attend but have suggestions, please let me know...( something more feasible than this place)
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08/10/2009 4:05 pm
The upper "remains" of the Str. NASOOKIN are located about two miles northeast of Nelson, B.C. Canada, on Highway 3A, about 41 miles southwest of Kaslo. The "vessel" contains 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a galley kitchen and eating nook. Certainly a unique and interesting place, although I much prefer the boat/pool house set up of the pilothouse and stacks of the Streckfus Str. WASHINGTON on the Missouri River.