The Sternwheeler Yukon shown during the 1928-1935 time period. The Geist Collection, AAF-53 Alaska Films Archives, University of Alaska Fairbanks

 A 1939 video showing the refueling and mechanical operations on the  Str. Whitehorse. Trevor Davis Collection, AAF-235, Alaska Films Archives, University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

Taking on too much wood on a shallow river quickly gets you into big trouble. The Str. Nenana gets stuck on a sandbar.

An early color video of the Sternwheeler Casa on the Yukon River. Seppala-Hanks Collection, Alaska Film Archives, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

Wooding up the Nenana during the 40's, Alaska Films Archives, Baxter Collection, AAF-457,University of Alaska.

The Sternwheeler Nenana passing Old Minto 1950's. Forshaung Collection, AAF-10, Alaska Films Archives, University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

The Discovery I on the Chena and Tanana Rivers in 1959, Fairbanks, AK. This was the first build and operated  by Capt. Jim and family. This would be followed by Discovery II and III. Alaska Films Archives, University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

Today's technology at work on the river. The Sternwheeler Discovery III turning on the Chena River, May 2006, with the aid of water jets. The turbulence can be seen and the whine of the jets can be heard.


 

 

 

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