Show boat.

The article focuses on the Samson V, an 89-year-old sternwheel steamboat docked in New Westminster, British Columbia, serving as a museum that preserves the city's maritime history. Built in 1937 as a snag-boat for the Department of Public Works, Samson V operated for nearly 50 years before being sold to the city in 1983 to become a museum vessel. Despite originally being designed to last 20 years, the boat has undergone ongoing traditional repairs, including timber replacement and lead paint management, to maintain its structural integrity and historical authenticity. Managed by the New Westminster Museum & Archives, Samson V offers visitors insight into early 20th-century river navigation and ship technology, highlighting the challenges and community efforts involved in preserving this unique floating heritage. [Extracted from the article]