Steveston British Columbia - Salmon Fishing Fleet - Postcard SP24

Scene Details:

• Dense harbour scene packed with wooden sailing vessels, masts and rigging filling the frame
• Fishermen visible on dock and boats in the foreground and background
• Cannery or fish processing building visible at left
• Open water and horizon visible in the distance
• Published by Thomson Stationery Co., Ltd., Vancouver, B.C. — card no. 109
• Printed caption: "Part of Salmon Fishing Fleet, Steveston, B.C."

Postal Markings:

• Green 1-cent stamp, King Edward VII reign, Canada postage
• Circular date stamp — partially legible, appears to read a Vancouver-area postmark
• Handwritten message (left side): "Dear Clish, Just a card to let you know I am living. Things are just fine. Steamboating on the Fraser. Ca[nnon?] Pacific Cannery, Steveston"
• Addressee: Miss Clarissa Harris, c/o A. Roeddie, 7 Richard St., Vancouver, B.C.

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