I was hoping it would be renovated and repurposed! 😔

Iconic Expo 86 'McBarge' capsizes in Fraser River | CityNews Vancouver

#yvr #McBarge

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/video/2025/03/27/iconic-expo-86-mcbarge-capsizes-in-fraser-river/

Iconic Expo 86 'McBarge' capsizes in Fraser River

The "McBarge" vessel that housed a McDonald's restaurant during Expo 86 in Vancouver has capsized in the Fraser River.

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McBarge’s watery grave renews concerns about derelict vessels in B.C.
The McBarge, then known as the 'Friendship 500,' served as a floating restaurant during Expo 86. It now sits half-submerged in the Fraser River.
#maritime #environment #BC #FraserRiver #Derelictvessel #McBarge
https://globalnews.ca/news/11102158/mcbarge-derelict-vessel-concerns/
McBarge’s watery grave renews concerns about derelict vessels in B.C.

The McBarge, then known as the 'Friendship 500,' served as a floating restaurant during Expo 86. It now sits half-submerged in the Fraser River. 

Global News
McBarge’s watery grave renews concerns about derelict vessels in B.C.
The McBarge, then known as the 'Friendship 500,' served as a floating restaurant during Expo 86. It now sits half-submerged in the Fraser River.
#maritime #environment #BC #FraserRiver #Derelictvessel #McBarge
https://globalnews.ca/news/11102158/mcbarge-derelict-vessel-concerns/
McBarge’s watery grave renews concerns about derelict vessels in B.C.

The McBarge, then known as the 'Friendship 500,' served as a floating restaurant during Expo 86. It now sits half-submerged in the Fraser River. 

Global News
McBarge’s watery grave renews concerns about derelict vessels in B.C.
The McBarge, then known as the 'Friendship 500,' served as a floating restaurant during Expo 86. It now sits half-submerged in the Fraser River.
#maritime #environment #BC #FraserRiver #Derelictvessel #McBarge
https://globalnews.ca/news/11102158/mcbarge-derelict-vessel-concerns/
McBarge’s watery grave renews concerns about derelict vessels in B.C.

The McBarge, then known as the 'Friendship 500,' served as a floating restaurant during Expo 86. It now sits half-submerged in the Fraser River. 

Global News

Strangely, I am almost as sad about the sinking of the #McBarge as I was when the MV Kalakala was scrapped. The two of them together could have been a pretty amazing display. Actually some big similarities between their looks.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/mcbarge-capsize-fraser-river-1.7494443

Iconic Expo 86 'McBarge' partially capsized in Fraser River | CBC News

The iconic "McBarge" vessel, which housed a McDonald's restaurant during Expo 86 in Vancouver, was on its side and partially capsized in the Fraser River on Wednesday.

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Iconic Expo 86 'McBarge' partially capsized in Fraser River | CBC News

The iconic "McBarge" vessel, which housed a McDonald's restaurant during Expo 86 in Vancouver, was on its side and partially capsized in the Fraser River on Wednesday.

CBC

It is with much sadness that I must inform you that the Friendship 500 has sunk. RIP McBarge 😭

#Vancouver #Expo86 #McBarge

Hundreds of derelict vessels removed from Canadian waters: Coast Guard

The coast guard's list of wrecks now has nearly 1,500 entries, roughly two-thirds of which are in British Columbia.

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