Abandoned Ships: The Fate of Dawson City's Gold Rush Paddlewheelers

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Visiting Dawson City in the Yukon is a childhood dream. So rich in frontier history and the site of the Great Klondike Gold Rush of 1896-1899. With the museum closed, I decided to wander into the forests to search for the nautical ghosts of the past.
Special Thanks to the Dawson City Information Center for providing important details and the gold pan!
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@johnswof 3 года назад

Once again Slim takes us along like we are right there with him. You can't beat the relaxation viewing Slim's little videos adventures always manage to impart.

@stephenolaughlin6595 3 года назад

I was watching in anticipation with that General Store & Bakery which one he was going to. Hoping for bakery. As always Slim didn’t disappoint. He’s a real fine film maker.

@I_Santos_ 3 года назад

I couldn’t agree more. Also, your dog is adorable.

@EstacadaOregon 3 года назад

Love your sense of humor with the Klondike Bar. Got a good laugh. We look forward to and enjoy your videos.

@immostlyharmless 3 года назад

Yes! The Klondike Bars were a very humorous end to this interesting video! Keep up the great videos, Slim!

@BTimmer 3 года назад

We have a supply of them in our trailer. Yummy!

@davidskaggs9914 3 года назад

I actually feel like Im watching an episode of my favorite show with Slim. You always do a professional job of filming and editing so that the final product always leaves me wanting more adventures 👍

@TiredOldMann 3 года назад

Box of Klondike bars in Tampa fl....$4 Box of Klondike bars in the Klondike.....priceless.

@ken143108 3 года назад

I have to say, you're a very good speaker. I could listen to you for hours. Stay safe!

@CookingwithAndy 3 года назад

SLIM! Can't wait to watch this tonight. With all thats going on in the world, its been wonderful to have your peaceful and down to earth videos to help get grounded. Keep up the great work!

@bluenation3838yoohoo 3 года назад

@@ritaranee4787 NE India?? isn't taht place under military curfew or something?

@noahcount7132 3 года назад

The view of the fall foliage surrounding Dawson was absolutely mind-blowing, Slim, and the graveyard of the paddle-wheelers was well worth the effort you expended to share it with us. Thanks, too, for mentioning Pierre Berton's excellent volume on the Klondike Gold Rush. For anyone interested in a very readable, entertaining, extremely well-written, and comprehensive recounting of that era, it's worth its weight in gold!

@marirose756 3 года назад

Slim, I think I comment this every time: you are a born storyteller. I thought I’d be bored by this vid but nope! 👀 wide awake, no dozing off when I sometimes do on other creators’ content even tho I’m interested. I think it’s bc you turn a quiet story into an interesting adventure and keep it simple somehow at the the same time. I don’t know. I don’t think I’m expressing myself as well as you do that’s for sure . But ty for your stories that you share with us. I can’t read books anymore bc of an illness I live with; I can see your pictures on my iPad & obviously hear your words. It’s just my vision with words when reading get to be triple vision-imagine. I love you Slim for the stories you share with me. They bring me joy & I’m truly grateful for them and you.😊💫

@SlimPotatohead 3 года назад

Hi Marirose, I appreciate your kind words. You eyes may be a challenge, but your heart is still strong. Thanks! SP

@annavallentin4662 3 года назад

You, sir, are an artist. The subtle music coming in as you reach the decaying paddlewheel ships is very effective. You extra effort to superimpose a historical photo of the Julia B overtop of the image of its current state is poetic. Thanks for another example of excellent craftwork!

@sewistnotsewer 3 года назад

Slim this is another masterpiece. I felt I was right there with you. Those ghost ships are fascinating!

@theresadupuis8475 3 года назад

SLIM 😀 YOU ARE FEARLESS! !!BUT WE ARE BLESSED AGAIN FOR SHARING YOUR AMAZING VIDEOS 🌞 STAY SAFE AND GOD BLESS YOU

@Troutay 3 года назад

I thought you would come out with beer! The old paddle wheelers reminded me of dinosaur bones.

@magidogg4228 3 года назад

My thought exactly

@suzanne467 3 года назад

🎶What would you do-oo-oo for a Klondike Bar?🎶 rang in my head!!!

@lorismithokon9028 3 года назад

Me too!!!!!

@keithhicks1750 3 года назад

Yet another award winning documentary. Thanks slim.

@greggoldman893 3 года назад

In world that’s been modernized, sanitized, and de-mystified you are a true explorer! Keep on posting, your audience is here and waiting!

@judyabernathy80 3 года назад

Slim, the beauty you capture is always unparalleled! You have such a good eye for photography and the unusual. I could not believe those ships have lasted in such harsh weather conditions for over 100 years. At one time, you said you were not sure what you were going to do with your stills and beautiful shots. You shoot such framable things, and I think either a book or the ability to buy a specific shot would be great. Im surprised that someone hasn’t approached you already to buy those awesome photos. When you brought out the Klondike bars, I cackled out loud!! I love your sense of humor. Keep up the good work! It’s always a pleasure to watch your channel! ♥️❣️♥️

@wendydesharnais6975 3 года назад

i happened on your videos a few days ago..and have watched quite a few. you have a calm voice as you narrate ..love it. and also love all the adventures that you go on. has me thinking sell the house and buy a van. i mean i bought the house to retire in..now thinking ,what was i thinking..i could travel anywhere i want ,

@jessejameson154 3 года назад

Slim deserves at least a million subscribers with these quality made videos . People are missing out on this fabulous entertainment. If we all tell 5 people about them , we could get him the followers he deserves. I've shared this 3 times today. Nice work Slim !

@karenr67 3 года назад

It was an eerie feeling walking amongst the ships. Glad you did it.

@oceanbrzzz 3 года назад

Karen R That’s what I thought too.

@singhthe_king9558 3 года назад

All the time he was walking among the ruins I was more worried about a bear ☹️. Thank. God there was none 👍.

@numbersix1027 3 года назад

So now we know what Slim will do for a Klondike Bar. Go to the Klondike, of course. Excellent video. Thanks and stay warm.

@TK-zf7sx 3 года назад

At 23:05 - Slim, I thought you were going to see if you can find a good beer, but you went one better. Nice touch!

@morg52 3 года назад

Some planks I tore from the cabin floor and lit the boiler fire. Some coal I found that was lying around and heap the fuel up higher.... Then I burrowed a hole in the glowing coals and stuffed in my friend Sam Mc Gee... Then I took a hike for I didn't like to hear him sizzle so.

@oceanbrzzz 3 года назад

Mickey Xtian I enjoy Robert Service and The Cremation of Sam McGee.

@carmenreed2260 11 месяцев назад

Feel like the old Paddlewheelers welcomed the company...happy not to have been forgotten...

@talpid2312 3 года назад

“In September the gold returns” well done

@peacefulwife5199 3 года назад

Oh, I agree, Slim you've got all the right words. You have a beautiful gift. 😊❤

@TjBruce817 3 года назад

"What would you do for a Klondike bar?"...drive up there and get one apparently...lol....great job Slim....felt like i was walking through those wrecks myself.

@chrislonsberry1974 3 года назад

Thanks for searching out boats. The CBC put out a series a couple of years ago called The Great Canadian Rivers. In the segment on the Yukon they cover the paddle wheelers. I found the series on Amazon Prime. I highly recommend it. Canada has some incredible rivers.

@floofycatz 3 года назад

Excellent production again! James Cameron would be proud of your work in crafting such fine experiences. Your love for assembling these masterpieces is undeniable and propels our spirits into a pleasurable state of euphoria :)

@northerntranquility1614 2 года назад

Hey Slim sights I would never seen thanks for taking me along for the ride I thourly enjoyed that . I have to say seeing those ship relics was a little sad can only imagine thier beauty in thier heyday Thanks again Dale

@kevinb660 3 года назад

Slim, your content has been increasing in quality with every video that's released. I, along with all your viewers, thank you!!!

@kd4pon 3 года назад

This documentary should go world wide!

@camrodger5381 3 года назад

Dawson City is one of the most authentic turn of the century towns that we have visited. Thanks for another great video.

@gloriagodfrey3899 3 года назад

Thank you again for taking us to a place that we would have never see. You do such a great job. Take care.

@buckbowl 3 года назад

Just discovered your channel about a month ago. You Slim have one of the best channel's on RU-vid and now is my personal favorite! Love watching your travels and camping tips! Highly entertaining and educational! Wish there was more content like yours on the Internet and TV.

@Starrmiller 3 года назад

Hiya Slim, another fine video! Gosh you are one hick of an explorer... What an eerie site. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

@SlimPotatohead 3 года назад

A "Hick" Explorer...I kinda like that. Thanks! SP

@Starrmiller 3 года назад

@@SlimPotatohead Lol so sorry slim, I meant heck duh me!

@sdbpost 3 года назад

That was a lot of good planks. I'm surprised the boats weren't stripped for buildings or mines.

@frederickmoller 3 года назад

mines with deep pockets purchase 'new' wood at least in my neck of the woods.

@katemetho72 3 года назад

Thats what i was thinking.

@thizizliz 3 года назад

Here in the desert that wood would have been hugely valuable & repurposed for cabins or something. The metal too might have been salvaged but we do run into wrecks of old cars, mining carts & such as we wander the desert. Oh! And tin cans aplenty too!

@mistermister2085 3 года назад

Exactly my thought. Has to be plenty of good useable lumber there.

@squarewheelsorguk 3 года назад

Thank you for putting your skill, heart and soul into your broadcast-quality videos.

@freezinweasle1 3 года назад

Thank you so much for taking us along with you on your adventures.

@curtiscox7105 3 года назад

When you capture a landscape shot, my first thought is, "That would make a great jigsaw puzzle!" Thank you for taking us for a ride! Stay safe!

@janicem4382 3 года назад

This was amazing. I am now even more determined to head that way next summer. I took BC history in University, well just one course, and I seek out places like Barkerville and every museum in every town. I loved seeing the places I have read about. Your photography and story telling is really enjoyable. Selfishly I am glad you got quarantined and maybe redirected in BC it has been an amazing summer with you.

@marianfrances4959 3 года назад

Sweet! Those paddlewheelers have changed greatly since i first saw them in 1973!😉🇨🇦

@1951Roy 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing the history of those ghost ships, the great men who built these ships are no longer with us. Through your video story you are keeping their stories alive.

@glennhinatsu1110 3 года назад

Hi Slim. Every time I watch your videos I enjoy how relaxing and artistic they are. I think it's the best you can do, then I see your next video. Better and better. Thank you for taking us along for the travel. I am in Ontario and always wanted to see the Yukon, now I have. I like the information and history that you provide. Thank you Slim.

@leedanielson7452 3 года назад

Wow! Those old boats were just amazing!!! Incredible! 😊👍🎉

@Dub105 3 года назад

Bring back the wood stove you need it. I’m sure slim will find a proper installation

@troy97523 3 года назад

I was going to make the same comment

@gowanfenley 3 года назад

You have become my favorite traveler on RU-vid. I may be stuck in the States due to Covid, but my heart is with you in the Yukon!

@jimmyjenkins9240 3 года назад

You are a superb writer and storyteller! Your narrative is always spot on. Thanks for taking us along!

@projekt6_official 3 года назад

Neat! Thanks for sharing! The overlay around 22:something was really awesome!

@judysursely7511 3 года назад

Thank you for another great history lesson. For those of us in the lower states that will never travel that way, enjoy your travels.

@Tuckerclan 3 года назад

That you Slim for taking me along to a place I never knew existed. Take care and stay safe.

@rickhobson3211 3 года назад

Sometimes, you just need to be comfortable!

@peacefulwife5199 3 года назад

Yessss, being cold all the time gets old fast.

@threedogsandacamper503 3 года назад

Wow, amazing! I’m glad the Sternwheeler Graveyard is still there. I climbed around them in July 2006, thick with brush and mosquitos. Really enjoyed your video.

@gerardjohnson2106 3 года назад

Your best video yet. The old boats tour was AWESOME. A Klondike Bar in the Klondike, priceless. Thanks for sharing

@lindasue8719 3 года назад

Slim, I think you would enjoy this, as would anyone interested in turn of the 20th century history, pop culture of the day, Canadian history... If you haven't seen it already, "Frozen Time". I think it's on Netflix and you can buy or rent it on RU-vid. Film reels discovered during a demolition of a building there and was reconstructed and compiled to an early history of Dawson City. Surprisingly Cosmopolitan place, because of the influx of people from around the world during the Gold Rush. Lots of interesting American Connections, too. It was very atmospheric. I definitely would watch it again.

@johnranyak1374 3 года назад

I really liked this video. The history and old abandoned ships was great. Thank you for sharing that trip.

@patrickfort4467 3 года назад

Dawson City is one of my favorite places, a definite must-see for those traveling in the far north. Slim, you did it justice. Sadly the closed border kept me away this year. Perhaps next.

@dianekaminski4447 3 года назад

I agree with you 100%, miss going through Canada going to Alaska and back every year.

@johnlindley9012 3 года назад

Camping with a history lesson. Thanks for a great video.

@libertyauto 3 года назад

Holy cow. The production of this video was great. The haunting music during the ship explorations. The long walk between the hulls. Overlaying the full ship image over the actual debris. Nice job. Thanks for your videos.

@maryj.1261 3 года назад

Slim. Your videos are the best. Thank you for taking us into the woods to enjoy it with you. Your the best. The Yukon trip has been epic!

@happytoo10 3 года назад

Wow man,that video on the old relics of the paddle wheelers is absolutely awesome, great effort Slim,keep it up 👍

@fattyhamster 2 года назад

Refreshing to see relics relatively free from graffiti.

@joanscotto5822 3 года назад

Awesome pictures of the old ships. Thank you. Glad you did not take a fall walking in the woods where they were dumped to deteriorate. Great videos !

@DanyRivard 3 года назад

Many tumbs up ! The sternwheeler of Dawson is a great part of our history ..., very interesting !

@dennisthehirev580 3 года назад

This was like reading a good Jack London story. Thanks for the history.

@hollyslaughter5505 3 года назад

Fantastic history of the Klondike thanks

@TwistedLi401 3 года назад

Dear Slim, thank you for taking us along on your adventures, for sharing history and nature lessons, your sense of awe and wonder and humor, and your poet's heart.

@Flex_Nutts 3 года назад

It's amazing. This summer I was traveling all BC and was planning to visit Dawson City as well, but never did due to some circumstances. Thanks for taking us there and making this beautiful tour.

@janicepaisley6799 3 года назад

WOW ! You have knocked it out of the park with your Yukon videos . This one in particular was the best . Your paddleboat video put me back to the first time I saw the titanic under sea video . The fall scenery is absolutely drop dead stunning !!!!! Thank you for taking me to places that I would not otherwise see ! I'm still giggling about your Klondike bar purchase . Stay well . Drive safe . Thank you .

@LaCatLady 3 года назад

Fascinating, Slim. Thanks for sharing.

@tnxjesus 3 года назад

Slim you had me nervous. Lol. Its definitely getting cold. You my friend stay safe. Cant wait to see what you do with the woodstove. I miss it .

@hollyslaughter5505 3 года назад

Yay my favorite video of the week. Thanks Slim!

@Usualeclectic 3 года назад

Me too...🥰

@ScubaSteveCanada 3 года назад

Me three!

@peacefulwife5199 3 года назад

Me four.....make some more....please, Slim. ☺️

@oceanbrzzz 3 года назад

holly slaughter Ditto!

@thenewjerseydevil997 3 года назад

Wow! Unbelievable history. The lives that were once there to make things work that we see in ruins.

@davidmiracle398 3 года назад

I watch your videos once in awhile. I spent years of my early childhood in cold climates. After I got out of the army in the late 1950's, I moved to California and have never looked back. I would much prefer to watch you travel through the South, and in warmth. I dislike the cold and your cold climate videos make me shiver. At 83 now, I don't need that, not even in a second handed way. Just sayin'.....

@deeanderson5670 3 года назад

Thank you, Slim for sharing your trip. Very interesting.

@imxploring 3 года назад

Fantastic video! Thanks for taking us along on the adventure!

@restlesshomebody 3 года назад

Oh, Slim, this is now my favorite of your videos! Loved it, loved seeing the old wrecks from my old stomping grounds, the scenery was just sublime! Thank you so much, going to watch this one a couple more times!

@rhondalyn100 3 года назад

What a wonderful sound track to go along with our explorations of the paddlewheelers. Thank you, Slim! :-)

@davidsradioroom9678 3 года назад

I could imagine those old ships paddling up and down the river. What a wonderful glimpse into history! You have a way of telling things which keeps me coming back again and again. Oh, yes, I was thinking of those Klondike bars way before you went into the general store. Too bad the museum was closed.

@nathanslothslayershorey1490 3 года назад

Missing the wood stove videos.

@harditan1755 3 года назад

Every time I check RU-vid, I'm just looking for Slim's newest video even though I've already subscribed it. I can't hardly wait to watch his new video to come. Keep it up, Slim... May God always bless you 🙏

@ejp9921 3 года назад

Fascinating. Spectacular filming!

@sharonanspach2734 3 года назад

so much beauty of the land, that was amazing footage of the abandoned ships

@peggydwyer1932 3 года назад

WOW. Really enjoyed the old ships, and the gorgeous scenery. thanks once again.

@777cretbo 3 года назад

Outstanding!! Very special!! What beauty

@likethedrinkbutspelleddiff4605 3 года назад

I honestly forgot I was watching slim and felt like I was watching a pbs documentary, and a good one too.

@deenaputzier819 3 года назад

As the wife of a gold miner, you gave me a good laugh. I absolutely love your videos

@lindaheald9629 3 года назад

Oh thank you, what an awesome video. Such beauty and wonderful history. Most of us will never have the chance to see that. I was glued to the TV and sad when it was over.

@lindawoods6841 3 года назад

Thank you Slim . I really enjoy sitting back watching your videos and your story telling.

@marilynrenaud1892 3 года назад

Every single one of your videos is top of the line! Your narration is utter eloquence. The use of your camera is breathtaking. You capture my interest from beginning to end and never disappoint. Every time I see one of your videos I think to myself this man should be working for PBS. Your videos are both entertaining and educational... With the side of laughter! Klondike bar, lol!! I absolutely love your videos! Thank you so much for putting a smile on my face. Safe travels SP. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😁

@oceanbrzzz 3 года назад

Marilyn Renaud Well said, I feel the same way. I have a few favorite youtubers and SP is at the top of my list.