D.A. Thomas | The Rise and Fall of a Mighty Sternwheeler

The D.A. Thomas was the largest and most luxurious sternwheeler ever to navigate the Peace River in northern British Columbia and Alberta. Launched in 1916, this remarkable riverboat was built to support northern development but became one of the least profitable vessels on the river. From luxurious passenger accommodations to dangerous river passages, groundings and even sinking, the D.A. Thomas had a troubled history. In 1930, she made her final journey before being abandoned near Fort Fitzgerald. Discover the rise and fall of one of Canada's most impressive historic sternwheelers and a forgotten chapter of Peace River transportation history. Subscribe to Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales for more stories of British Columbia's ghost towns, historic railways, pioneer communities and forgotten places. Lost Places. Hidden Trails. Real Stories. Historical Source: Canada West Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 2, "The D.A. Thomas," written by Nigel Hannaford. #DAThomas #PeaceRiver #CanadianHistory #Sternwheeler #Shorts #bchistory #explorebc #riverboats Now streaming on: 🎥 YouTube – full video episodes & highlights 🎙 Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio & Apple Podcasts – audio episodes on the go. 📍 What to expect: Ghost towns like Phoenix, Sandon & Greenwood The historic Kettle Valley Railway Abandoned mines, smelters & pioneer trails Outdoor adventure: camping, hiking & exploring BC’s backroads 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and hit the bell 🔔 to join us on every journey into the past. Stay Curious. Stay Adventurous. Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales. ☕ Support and help FUEL the adventure and help us keep exploring! Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/exploringdirt PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/exploringdirt 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Canadian adventures, abandoned places, and off-the-beaten-path stories. #trackstrailsandtales #exploringdirt #ghosttowns #bchistory #abandonedmines #explorebc #adventurepodcast