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HISTORY-ONICS §1 NO. 1 JANUARY 2003 THE NEWSLETTER OF THE WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY BURRARD DRY DOCK:A HISTORY Most of us are aware that during World War II over one hundred vessels, most of them "Victory Ships" were built at Burrard Dry Dock in North Vancouver, but how many know that the famed R.C.M.R vessel "St. Roch" was also built there in 1928? North Vancouver Community Archivist, Francis Mansbridge, in his new book "Launching History, The Saga of Burrard Dry Dock" describes these events, and many others, in the nearly one hundred year life of the company. Please join us on January 22nd to hear Mr. Mansbridge's illustrated talk on this fascinating chapter in British Columbia's history. THE DIRECTORS OF THE WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY WELCOME YOU TO 2003 AND ANOTHER YEAR OF SOCIETY NEWS AND ACTIVITIES PHOTO: West Coast Railway Association PHOTO: Courtesy of Francis Mansbridge PGE's 1937 Ford Inspection Car at West Coast Railway Heritage Park The Next General Meeting Will be held on Wednesday January 22nd 2003, at 7:00 pm in the Activity Room of the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 685-21st Street (parking off Fulton Avenue between 21st and 22nd Streets). All Visitors are Welcome - ... The RC.M.P Vessel "St. Roch" What's Inside: President's New Year Message and Reeve Nelson's Headstone...............2 Sentinel Hill Lookout Tower.............3 December 1942 in West Van...............4 B.C.'s Railway History..................6 When Older Is Better (Bob Young)........7 Museum's Len Norris Exhibit.............8