Carcross in Unorganized, Yukon — The Northern Territories (North America)

A Matter of Safety

— SS Tutshi Memorial —

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, June 5, 2024

1. A Matter of Safety Marker

Inscription. This reproduction lifeboat and three others were built in the mid-1980s as part of the SS Tutshi restoration project. The Tutshi had space for four lifeboats on the boat deck (so-named for the presence of the lifeboats). Each lifeboat was secured and lowered by lifeboat falls-two pulley blocks and ropes attached to curved davits.

When the restored SS Tutshi caught fire in July 1990, the new lifeboats were not yet on board. The three other boats built for the restoration project later found a home on the MV Tahrane in Atlin, British Columbia.

Geoffrey Bidlake stands in front of a lifeboat on the SS Tutshi in 1836. Note the 17-person capacity. The four lifeboats may not have room to fit all passengers and crew, but because the Tutshi traveled only inland waters, the shore was never far. The lifeboats could make multiple trips to get everyone safely ashore.

Yukon Archives Goffery Bidlake fonds, 83/90 #98

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.

Location. 60° 9.898′ N, 134° 42.244′ W. Marker is in Carcross, Yukon, in Unorganized.

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It is on Yukon Road near Yukon Road. At the SS Tutshi Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3141-3145 YT-2, Carcross YT Y0B 1B0, Canada. Touch for directions.

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: Safe Harbour (here, next to this marker); WP & YR and Carcross (here, next to this marker); Adapting to Changing Times (a few steps from this marker); "Tutshi" Mechanics (a few steps from this marker); Nen/Haa aaní/The land (a few steps from this marker); "The Crew of the "SS Tutshi" (a few steps from this marker); Restoration of the "SS Tutshi" (a few steps from this marker); SS Tutshi Mechanical Equipment (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. A Matter of Safety Marker

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, June 5, 2024

3. A Matter of Safety Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 19 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.