The SS Princess Louise was a Canadian steamship that served on the West Coast from 1921 to 1949. Originally built for the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), the ship was named after Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll. It operated as a passenger and cargo vessel, providing transportation services between Vancouver and Victoria in British Columbia. The ship underwent various modifications and upgrades throughout its service life, including being converted from coal to oil fuel in the 1930s. During World War II, the Princess Louise was requisitioned by the Canadian government for use as a troop carrier and later as a hospital ship. After the war, the ship returned to its civilian operations until it was retired in 1949. The Princess Louise was eventually sold for scrap in 1950, marking the end of its maritime service. The ship's history and contributions to Canadian transportation and wartime efforts make it a significant vessel in Canadian maritime history.

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