Steamer Ora on the Yukon River above Dawson, 1898.

Steamer Ora on the Yukon River above Dawson, 1898.

Accession Number: 1970.2.1.3-PER
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Photograph of Sternwheeler Ora.

Caption: Steamer Ora first steamer to navigate Miles Canyon & White Horse Rapids also first steamer to navigate the Yukon River above Dawson. I was the first passenger to go from the shore of Lake Bennett to Dawson Y.T. Took us 8 days. Crew had to cut and haul aboard wood for steam. Captain Richie, Captain Barry - first off, Engineer McKillon - Str Ora constructed on shore of Lake Bennett. 1898 - p.m. Lake Labarge.