Friends of Keewatin

The world’s last Edwardian-era passenger steamship is located right here, in the heart of Georgian Bay!

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Today marks the 10th Anniversary of The Return of S.S. Keewatin to Port McNicoll. We recognize the roles RJ and Diane Peterson and their team played in saving her from the scrapper and caring for her for 45 years, and Gil Blutrich and Eric Conroy played in bringing her home.

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NEWS RELEASE: Skyline Investments Inc. refuses to discuss re-opening S.S. Keewatin for a 2022 season with Friends of Keewatin. To read or download the complete announcement, visit https://t.co/4xGOFuK1M1

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REMEMBERING RJ PETERSON. Aug 11, '21. The man who, together with his wife Diane, saved S.S. Keewatin from the scrappers in 1967 died a year ago today. Entrepreneur, historian and visionary, RJ bought KEEWATIN and cared for her for 45 yrs. before sending her back to Port McNicoll.

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Again in 2021 we'll be unable to operate the ship as an historical attraction. We have no income and don't qualify for grants. Help us survive and fight to Keep Keewatin Home. In June, every $1 donated through CanadaHelps gives us a chance to win $20,000. https://t.co/GwTPYTvBPw

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The S.S. Keewatin - Dan Travers / Bruce Stanton House of Commons Petition currently ranks 130th, with 1534 signatures at the time of writing. This petition closes April 9 at 3:23 PM EDT. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! https://t.co/fXdxOoZFnw

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Join Simcoe-North MP Bruce Stanton and representatives of Friends of Keewatin and The Keep Keewatin Home Campaign for a Facebook LIVE Town Hall discussing the fate of the S.S. Keewatin and taking your questions. Monday March 29th at 7:00 pm. https://t.co/7wH05VMvJP

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Our friends at The Keep KEEWATIN Home Campaign are welcoming donations at https://t.co/YDr8fVwvOo

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The Hon. Robert Runciman, Director, Friends of Keewatin, has been appointed to the Order of Ontario (the province's highest honour) by the Lieutenant Governor, who noted he had been the consummate Canadian public servant at all levels, and remains a stalwart community volunteer.

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Happy New Year!
Remembering RJ Peterson... the man who saved S.S. Keewatin: he would have been 94 today. https://t.co/3mBMzbKQX7

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A perfect gift for history or maritime enthusiasts, the S.S. KEEWATIN STEEL & STEAM memorabilia compendium tells the remarkable story of the world's only surviving Edwardian passenger steamship and the role of the CP Upper Great Lakes Fleet. https://t.co/VnN0Fhyqsq

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NEW! The Royal Canadian Mint S.S. Keewatin 2 oz. Pure Silver Coin. Only 3,000 minted: $189.95. Attention Collectors: purchase the coin and a copy of the book "SS KEEWATIN: Steel and Steam" together and get a bonus publication and free shipping. https://t.co/91Lrl50Ox8

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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, S.S. Keewatin will not reopen to visitors in 2020. For our new schedule, please follow us on Facebook at https://t.co/yvHZUvtPdo or Twitter https://t.co/p4eNujXzN0, or visit our website at https://t.co/0OcuvNKrIU.

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Creep our ship!

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Announcing the availability of the "S.S. KEEWATIN: Steel & Steam" Memorabilia Book for in-person purchase, at S.S. Keewatin in Port McNicoll, until the end of our 2019 season on Monday, October 14, 2019. For more information about the book, visit https://t.co/ZIg4ajGAbV.

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There is still time for a daylight tour of the world's last Edwardian passenger steamship in 2019. And Fall Colour is "in bloom" here, in the Heart of Georgian Bay. It's a great opportunity for a daytrip before the snow flies. We close for the season at 4:00 PM on Monday.

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Is S.S. Keewatin Haunted? Every ship has a ghost story, and at 112 years of age the historic S.S. Keewatin has more than a few. This October we’re presenting a 1-hour guided GHOST TOUR to reveal those stories to you. Tickets are limited. More info at https://t.co/aWxd5645i1

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Rare Gray Dort Automobile Display: Sat. Sep. 14, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, at S.S. Keewatin. Recognized as Canada’s first domestically built automobile, more than 26,000 Gray Dort were manufactured in Chatham between 1915 and 1925. Today only 40 are known to survive. Talk with owners.

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On Sunday September 8 we will be remembering the contribution of Seamen of the Merchant Navy in both World Wars in a special observance at 11:00 AM. All are welcome to attend. For this reason tours will commence at 12:00 PM (NOON) on that day rather than our usual 10:00 AM start.

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The observance of Merchant Navy Veterans Day at S.S. Keewatin has been rescheduled, and will now occur Sunday September 8, 2019 at 11:00 AM. Join us as we remember the contribution of all Merchant Mariners during WWII.