The S. S. Klondike, now a museum, is the only remaining paddle wheeler left in the Yukon since the glory days of the gold rush. The majestic paddle-wheelers added to the look and feel of the Yukon's colorful history, and the romance of the Gold rush. These paddle-wheelers made the 740 Km trip downstream to Dawson City in 36 hours which included one stop for wood. The return trip upstream took anywhere from four to five days and five to seven wood-stops. It is impressive to see one of them today, it must have been awe-inspiring in the days when a fleet of them weaved their way along the mighty Yukon river carrying passengers and supplies to the gold fields.Monday, July 5, 2010
Paddle Wheeler
The S. S. Klondike, now a museum, is the only remaining paddle wheeler left in the Yukon since the glory days of the gold rush. The majestic paddle-wheelers added to the look and feel of the Yukon's colorful history, and the romance of the Gold rush. These paddle-wheelers made the 740 Km trip downstream to Dawson City in 36 hours which included one stop for wood. The return trip upstream took anywhere from four to five days and five to seven wood-stops. It is impressive to see one of them today, it must have been awe-inspiring in the days when a fleet of them weaved their way along the mighty Yukon river carrying passengers and supplies to the gold fields.
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I just flashed to my chldhood canoe trip of St. Marys lake. All i kept hearing was my buddy yelling at me, ..." Paddle Wheeler..."
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