Characterized as the worst disaster in the Yukon River 's history , the sternwheeler `` Columbian '' exploded and burned Bodily_harm at Eagle Rock , Yukon , Canada , on September 25 , 1906 , killing Killing six men .

The `` Columbian '' was long , wide , and capable of carrying Carry_goods one hundred and seventy-five passengers plus freight .

The `` Columbian '' was bought Commerce_buy by the British Yukon Navigation Company along with sixteen other CDC steamers in 1901 .