| This photo of "Tilikum" (and presumably Captain John Voss and friends) was taken in 1901 just before embarking on her historic world-wide voyage on May 27, 1901. Voss, on a remarkable solo voyage, successfully navigated this 12-meter, converted dugout canoe across the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans. |
| The photo was taken in Oak Bay at the point of departure – about where the Oak Bay Marina stands today. In the background is the Mount Baker Hotel, which was destroyed by fire in 1902. |
| During the 1930s "Tilikum" was on display outside the Crystal Gardens as she underwent restoration - a retirement project of Captain Victor Jacobson in 1935 and 1936. |
| When Thunderbird Park opened in 1941 "Tilikum" was housed under a cedar roof as a feature attraction. |
| "Tilikum" is now housed and on display in Victoria's Maritime Museum in Bastion Square. |
| - Gary |
