THE MARINE MUSEUM OF MANITOBA (SELKIRK) INC.
QUESTIONS
1.
What year was the “M.S. Keenora” built? ________
2.
The “Keenora” burned __________and then __________ , before
_________ engines were installed five years before she was taken out
of service.
3.
The “Keenora” was originally used for service on ____________
Ontario before being cut in half in 1917 and transported to Winnipeg
by rail.
4.
During the tourist season the “Keenora” operated with a crew of about
how many? ______
5.
Why was the “Keenora” taken out of service? ___________________
6.
What year did the “Keenora” make her final run before being retired
to the Selkirk slough? _________
7.
What year was the “C.G.S. Brabury” built? _________
8.
The “Bradbury” changed hands several times, but was operated
mainly by the ____________ government.
9.
List the “Bradbury’s” main duties.
10.
What year was the “Bradbury” re-commissioned and outfitted with
Kalenburg 5-cylinder diesel engines. _________
11.
As she neared retirement the “Bradbury” was unable to continue her
duty as an ________________ because of a weakening hull.
12.
The “Bradbury” is remembered for many heroic deeds. In particular,
for what purpose did she break through half a foot of ice during a
1917 journey? ____________________________________________
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13.
As a fishery patrol vessel, why was it difficult for the “Bradbury” to
catch poachers and illegal fisherman?
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14.
What year was the Black Bear Island lighthouse built in? __________
15.
What island did the lighthouse come from before it was added to the
Marine Museum? _____________
16.
If the light beacon from the lighthouse could be seen from passing
ships up to 20 miles out, why was a foghorn necessary?
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17. What year was the whitefish boat, the “Jackie S.” built? ___________
18. The remains of the “Granite Rock” are displayed at the Marine
Museum. This tug was built in 1913 for what company?
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19. The “Granite Rock” was used on Lake Winnipeg to haul ___________
and ____________.
20. “Chickama” is a Cree word meaning _______________.
21. The “Chickama II” is a flat-bottomed boat and because waters of Play
Green Lake are shallow and rocky which ship offloaded its cargo and
passengers to her at Warren’s Landing? _____________
22. The “Chickama II” carried ____________ and ___________ to points
between Warren’s Landing and Norway House.
23. What year was the “Chickama II” built? _________
24. What do M.S. and S.S. stand for?
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25. Which two ships on display at the Museum were prefabricated in
Sorel, Quebec? _________________ _________________
26. The “M.S. Northland Lady Canadian” was built in what year? _______
27. The “Lady Canadian” was mainly a ________________ but she was
also used as a ___________ boat by Manitoba Hydro.
28. What year was the government tug the “Peguis II” built? _______
29. The York boat was one of the earliest means of transportation on the
rivers and lakes. How was it powered? _________________________
30. What is the purpose of the dry-dock? ___________________________
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