Help Raise the Naramata!

How You Can Help?

  1. Spread the Word

  2. Make a Donation

    We have half of the funds, but need to raise the remaining $25,000 before August 20th.

    Donations can be made online via Canada Helps!

  3. Get Involved

    Reach out to city councilors and express the importance of preserving the S.S. Naramata.

    Let them know this piece of heritage deserves protection for future generations.

What's Happening?

The S.S. Sicamous Society is dedicated to preserving the S.S. Naramata tugboat for future generations. The hull of the tugboat is severely corroded, with the steel being thiner than normal in some areas, allowing water to seep in and cause further damage. To conduct permanent repairs, we need to access the exterior of the ship, but the hull is grounded in sand. This means we must first raise the tugboat.

This unique and challenging project, which has been on hold for 20 years, requires significant funding and expertise. We are collaborating with the City of Penticton to achieve the best possible outcome. Given the complexity of the project, we must first commission a series of preliminary studies to determine the most effective course of action and provide a more accurate estimate of the total project costs. These studies are estimated to cost $50,000.

The S.S. Sicamous Society has already allocated $25,000 towards the initial phase of this project. We are now actively fundraising to secure the remaining $25,000 needed for the next stage. Without this crucial work, we risk losing the opportunity to preserve this unique piece of our heritage for future generations.

Project Details

Geophysical Survey: To study the land around the tugboat and establish the best approach for raising it.

Environmental Survey: Legally required due to the tugboat’s location on the lake shore, ensuring the protection of this precious water resource. Structures as old as the Naramata contain hazardous materials and need extra care.