October marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of Princess Sophia in Lynn Canal, which remains the worst maritime accident in Alaska and British Columbia history.
Local historian Pam Randles told the story of the S.S. Princess Sophia this week at the Haines Sheldon Museum as part of its “Lunch and Learn” program.
The Sophia, a Canadian Pacific Railway steamer, was about the same size as the current state ferry LeConte and was built…
