"This is the Platea, a Greek steamer off (Life Station) No. 2." This collection of photographs belonged to Beatrice (Trixie) Boutilier who was the daughter of R.J. Boutilier, the Supertendent of the Lifesaving Establishment at Sable Island from 1884-1912. She lived on the island for many years and worked as a wireless telegrapher there at one time.
Date: ca.1900
Reference: Beatrice Boutilier Nova Scotia Archives accession no. 1984-430 #23 / negative: N-4368
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