Prince Rupert, British Columbia Description
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alongside at low tide, and one of the most up-to-date ware-
houses on the coast, 840 by 148 feet, fitted with clectric
gantry cranes.

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A good service of steamers to and from the north and
south is enjoyed, added to which there is a daily train
service to and from the east. A description of transportation
facilities will be found on another page.

There is located here the Prince Rupert Drydock and
Shipyard with a floating dry dock of 20,000 tons capacity,
length, 600 feet. This is fully equipped for all marine
repairs.

The Imperial Oil Company maintains a large supply of
fuel at this point with tank capacity of approximately
3,000,000 gallons.

There are two daily newspapers supplied with telegraphic
services over two systems. There is also a Goyernment
Wireless Station, powerful enough to speak to Victoria
direct.

Due to the influence of the Japanese current zero weather
is unknown and work may proceed in the open all winter.
Summer weather is ideal for outdoor recreations, the mean
temperature for the months of June, July and August aver-
ages 55 degrees.

Prowincial Government Building erected in 1922.

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