02 Jun 1913
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Newspaper
Queen Charlotte Islander
Location
Queen Charlotte, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 1913
Page
1
The G. T. P. steamer Prince Albert struck a reef near the Simpson wharf in rough sea conditions early Thursday. A tug aided, no serious damage, about one hundred passengers diverted to Rupert aboard the Venture, then the Albert continued to the Islands for drydock and survey.
Mr Will F Thompson of Stanford University, an expert on shell fish, is in Queen Charlotte for two weeks at the behest of fishery commissioners Bowser Babcock and McIntosh. He will study species distribution habits and commercial value, following a period on oyster and clam beds near Victoria and Vancouver and planning to move to the mainland coast south of Prince Rupert.
Fishery Officer Harrison expects the new boat for patrol service for the Queen Charlottes to arrive latter end August. For the present Henry Eden shaw's power sloop Josephine has been retained for service. The spring salmon run at North Island has not yet commenced. The fish are later than usual this year, but hopes are being entertained that they will soon put in an appearance. Four sperm whales were captured by the Naden Harbor whalers last week. The total catch brought to the station, so far this season, amounts to 33 whales. A fishing boat belonging to the B. C. Fisheries was blown ashore at Copper Bay during a south-easter on Wednesday. The boat was seriously damaged, but the two occupants escaped without injury.
Over seventy settlers traveled on the Prince Albert to Sewall Massett Inlet where a thriving settlement is developing. The Albert also called at Queentown at the inlet head and unloaded a large cargo of freight and machinery for a sawmill.
The D. G. S. Lillooet under Captain Musgrave arrived in the harbor Friday afternoon and departed Saturday morning. The hydrographic survey of Hecate Straits and Dixon Entrance will be continued.
Mr. A. Stewart of the B. C. Oilfields returned from a short business trip aboard the Albert to Massett last Monday. He is exceedingly optimistic about the camp’s outlook and hopes oil will be struck within weeks.
Mr. Gillespie and B C L S party will survey a large tract of 100000 acres on the west side of Massett Inlet over the next six months.
A brief item notes a sale or offer with price reference of 5.50 and multiple mentions of desired items. No clear entities beyond price and generic sale terms.
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