Lucky Jim Mine - Quadra Island, BC
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member gypsie2
N 50° 12.429 W 125° 16.724
10U E 337400 N 5564148
A piece of history on a coastal BC island.
Waymark Code: WMBVEM
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 06/23/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
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The Lucky Jim Mine was in operation from 1903 to 1911. Most of the mining camp was destroyed by fire in 1925. A large flywheel and 2 shafts remain to mark the site.
Mine Type: Abandoned Mine

Mineral Collecting: Not Known

Material Mined: Precious Metal

Operation: Underground Mine

Surface Features: Yes

KNOWN DANGERS:
There are 2 open shafts but they have recently been covered over by grating. I would not let children or dogs roam too freely.

Any associated website: Not listed

Any Other information: Not listed
Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.
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