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Object Description

Object ID

0096

Title

The steamship Neptune in winter quarters.

Date

[1904].

1978/01/26

Description

The steamship Neptune in winter quarters.

Photo Inscription/Caption

Inscription in ink. " 'Neptune' was the Dominion steamship sent in 1904 to Ellesmereland and area to take possession of such in the name of King Edward VII and for Canada. Dr. L.E. Borden (1877-1963) who spent many years in B.C. was an official of the 1904 Expedition.".

People/Subject

Boats

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Borden, L.E., 1877-1963

L.E. Borden was married to Nurse K. Ethel Gray. Dr. Borden was also an official of the 1904 expedition to take possession of Ellesmereland. Dr. Borden lived on 56th Ave. (west of 232nd) Langley during 1940's to 1963 - was well known in Langley as a practicing semi-retired doctor. Had served in Canadian Armed Forces as doctor in WWI and WWII. Lived in the Coleman, B.C.area between wars. Came to Langley after WWII.
Term Source: HPC Records (BORDE-1/91, BORDE-6/96)

Neptune (boat)

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