Vashon Island Washington Magnolia Steamboat Chautauqua Real Photo Postcard
The S.S. *Magnolia*, operated by the Marine Transportation Company (M.T.Co.), was a coastal steamer serving the rugged inlets and communities of the British Columbia coast in the early 20th century. Built in 1902 in Seattle, Washington, this vessel played a crucial role in transporting passengers, freight, and mail, connecting isolated settlements to larger hubs like Vancouver and Victoria.
Such steamships were the lifelines of the Pacific Northwest before the widespread development of road and rail networks, providing essential logistical and communication links. The *Magnolia*'s routes often included the Gulf Islands and communities along the Fraser River, underscoring its significance in facilitating commerce and social connection in a rapidly developing frontier region.
Such steamships were the lifelines of the Pacific Northwest before the widespread development of road and rail networks, providing essential logistical and communication links. The *Magnolia*'s routes often included the Gulf Islands and communities along the Fraser River, underscoring its significance in facilitating commerce and social connection in a rapidly developing frontier region.
