MV Trepanier facts for kids

MV Trepanier was a special boat called a ferry. It traveled across Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, Canada. This ferry connected two towns, Naramata and Summerland. Ferries are like floating bridges that carry people and sometimes cars across water.

What Was the MV Trepanier?

The MV Trepanier was a ferry boat. It helped people travel between communities on Okanagan Lake. Ferries were very important for people living in these areas. They made it easier to get around before many roads were built.

Early Days and Owners

The Trepanier joined a group of boats owned by the Okanagan Lake Boat Company in 1912. The owner of this company was Peter Roe. He worked with his brothers, Fred and Gerald, to run the boats. They also operated an older boat named MV Skookum.

Later, a different captain named J. A. Noyes bought the Trepanier. His brother, I. R. Noyes, joined him. They used the boat for fun trips on the lake. This was until November 1913, when something important happened.

An Important Collision

In November 1913, a bigger boat, also named MV Skookum, had an accident. This Skookum was a newer boat, built in 1912. It crashed into another boat called the SS Castlegar. The Castlegar was operated by the Canadian Pacific Railway company. Sadly, the newer Skookum sank after the crash.

Trepanier's New Role

Even though the Trepanier was smaller than the Skookum that sank, it became very important. Because the larger Skookum was gone, the Trepanier was needed. It quickly started regular ferry service. This helped people continue to travel and connect across Okanagan Lake.