Carcross in Unorganized, Yukon — The Northern Territories (North America)
Restoration of the "SS Tutshi"
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Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, June 5, 2024
1. Restoration of the "SS Tutshi" Marker
The SS Tutshi was built by the British Yukon Navigation Company in 1917 at Carcross and was pulled out of service in 1955. The Yukon Government purchased the SS Tutshi in 1971 and began an ambitious restoration project that was nearing its end when the boat tragically caught fire in July 1990.
The Tutshi project brought pride of place to Carcross residents as local artisans were trained in historic restoration techniques. The community reflected on the busy days of the White Pass & Yukon Route (WP & YR) fleet and looked forward to a healthy tourism industry with the Tutshi as the main attraction.
The vessel was opened to tours in 1988 with ongoing restoration work publicly accessible as it was to become part of the steamer's history. It was a devastating blow to the community and the vessel's owner when it burned before the fire suppression system could be installed.
This multi-use interpretation memorial and community space is dedicated to the SS Tuutshi and its role in the area's tourism industry.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.
Location. 60° 9.905′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Yukon’s Klondike. It is also in the Canadian North. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Arctic, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "To the Land Where Beauty Does Abide" (here, next to this marker); A Matter of Safety (a few steps from this marker); "Tutshi" Mechanics (a few steps from this marker); SS Tutshi Mechanical Equipment (a few steps from this marker); Adapting to Changing Times (a few steps from this marker); Safe Harbour (a few steps from this marker); WP & YR and Carcross (a few steps from this marker); "The Crew of the "SS Tutshi" (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carcross.
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, June 5, 2024
2. Restoration of the "SS Tutshi" Marker
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, June 5, 2024
3. Restoration of the "SS Tutshi" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
