Yukon Register of Historic PlacesYRHP

S.S. Keno National Historic Site Of Canada

Character Defining Elements

S.S. Keno National Historic Site Of Canada

Character Defining Elements

Key elements that contribute to the heritage character of the site include:

- the completeness of its hull, superstructure, propulsion and auxiliary systems;

- the physical integrity of the vessel as defined by its original massing, hull construction and design;

- the quality of its construction and its components, in particular its structural framing, mechanical systems and its well-executed carved planking;

- the surviving unity of the original vessel and its equipment, in particular its original surface materials and the details of its appearance as defined by its original colour and exterior elements (lifeboats, lines and spars);

- the surviving original functional organization of its interior and exterior space;

- its siting beside the Yukon River;

- the visual link between its resting place and the Yukon River;

- the viewplane from the vessel to Dawson Historical Complex National Historic Site of Canada.