Coast Steamships [textual records]

PART OF VMM Archives collection > Series 3: Business papers

SUBSERIES NUMBER VMM02.03.03

DATE(S) 1930-1980, predominant 1950s

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 22.5 cm of textual records

ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY / BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

The Coast Service, also known as the British Columbia Coast Steamships (BCCS), was a division of Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), which began operating Pacific coastal shipping routes in the late 19th century. The development of coastal passenger and cargo shipping routes extended from British Columbia to Alaska and to Seattle, Washington in the United States. In 1901, CPR purchased the Canadian Pacific Navigation Company and began to expand its fleet, its routes, its infrastructure and its integrated rail service and trans-Pacific connections.

Many of CPR's coastal ships came to be called "pocket liners" because they offered amenities like a great ocean liner, but on a smaller scale. The names of these vessels began with the title "Princess"; and the Princess fleet developed as an eponym in the first half of the 20th Century.

In 1913, 10 of the 12 Princess ships in the coastal fleet had been built to the orders of , who was superintendent of CPR's Pacific coastal division. Troup's leadership marked the growth of BCCS until his retirement in 1928.

Source: Wikipedia: Canadian Pacific Railway Coast Service

SCOPE & CONTENT Subseries consists of records created or received by the CPR division known as the British Columbia Coast Steamships, as well as tickets from this company and others accumulated by the donor.

ARRANGEMENT Original order has been maintained for the documents, donor's order for the tickets when possible.

LANGUAGES English

RELATED MATERIALS The BC Archives maintains the CPR British Columbia Coast Steamship Service fonds (Fonds MS-1036). UBC Rare Books and Special Collections, Chung Collection, also holds records of the BCCS.

RESTRICTIONS Reproductions: Copyright unknown. Please consult with the Archivist.

RELATED PEOPLE Canadian Pacific Railway British Columbia Coast Steamships

LC SUBJECT HEADINGS Correspondence

Page 1 of 3 Collection Contents British Columbia Coast Steamships

Subseries consists of records created or received by the CPR division known as the British Columbia Coast Steamships, as well as tickets from this company and others accumulated by the donor.

Operations of the British Columbia Coast Steamships

File was previously numbered by BCCS as 32349-1. Contents are listed as:

Replacement of "Princess Mary" on Powell River run. Replacement of Nootka with Island Connector Davidson Marine Freight Ltd. - Service to Westview Distribution of revenues between B.C.C.S. and Railway Griffith Steamship Co. - Barge services to and from Harmac and Watson Island.

File consists primarily of newsclippings, telegrams, reports, correspondence and other documents. File has been housed in 4 folders for preservation and access.

Canadian Pacific Railway interest in Union Steamship Co. of B.C. Limited

File was previously numbered by BCCS as 36120-3, no contents are listed. The previous file is noted as 35120-7. File consists of correspondence, reports, and indenture agreements.

Report on rebuilding Pier D, and converting Pier B-C to a deep-sea pier

File consists of a report numbered S 59-54 and created by the Department of Research. The report is based on a study by British Columbia Coast Steamship Service and is a supplement to report no. 34-54 issued in March 1954. Report was previously numbered by BCCS/CPR as 36120-1, it is possible it was originally part of this file.

Operations of British Columbia Coast Steamships - general

File was previously numbered by BCCS as 36120-1, no contents are listed. The previous files are noted as 17949-1, 32349-1, and 35120-1. A reference is also given to file 36120-3 which reads, "36120-3 C.P. Ry. interest in Union Steamships Ltd." File consists primarily of correspondence, reports, and news clippings. File has been housed in two folders for preservation and accessibility.

Coastal steamship tickets

File consists of used and sample tickets for the BC Coast Steamship division of CPR. Most tickets are not dated. Collection is stored in a binder to assist with accessibility. Includes some tickets for steamship service in Eastern Canada. Some Union Steamship tickets are also included. Also included are a selection of matchbooks (empty) from various steamship lines.

Insurance claims 1930

File consists of one ledger outlining insurance claims per CPR (BCCS) vessel. An index is included in the back of the ledger. Ledger also includes personal injury and unemployment claims (restricted).

CPR BCCS posters (20 records)

File consists 20 CPR BC Coast Steamship posters.

Excursion to Ganges Harbour A delightful day excursion from Nanaimo, B.C. to Bellingham, Wash. and return A delightful one day excursion from Nanaimo, B.C. to Bellingham, Wash. and return Special reduced fare for weekends - Nanaimo to and return Visit Newcastle Island Saturday, August 19 one day excursion A delightful one day excursion from Nanaimo, B.C. to Bellingham, Wash. and return A delightful one day excursion from Nanaimo, B.C. to Bellingham, Wash. and return A delightful one day excursion from Bellingham, Wash. to , B.C. and return A delightful one day excursion from New Westminster to Newcastle Island

Page 2 of 3 A delightful one day excursion from Bellingham, Wash. to Victoria, B.C. and return A delightful one day excursion from Bellingham, Wash. to Victoria, B.C. and return A delightful one day excursion from Powell River to and return A delightful one day excursion from Powell River to Vancouver and return A delightful one day excursion from Powell River to Vancouver and return Special week-end service Extra sailing Wednesday May 24, 1944 "Princess Elaine" A delightful one day excursion from Bellingham, Wash. to Victoria, B.C. and return A delightful one day excursion from Powell River to Vancouver and return Visit Victoria, B.C. Wednesday, July 12 special excursion Low round trip winter excursion fares to Vancouver, B.C.

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