The "Charlotte's" first captain was Frank Odin. Due to her late launch, her first season was a short one and nearly disastrous. In mid November, Odin had taken her for one last run from Quesnel to Soda Creek and was on the way back when he discovered that ice was running down the river. Odin was forced to tie her up at Steamboat Landing near Alexandria, right in front of where the old hulk of the "Victoria" was. Not wanting to leave the "Charlotte" in the frozen river over the winter, her owners decided to buy the wreck from its owner, Robert McLeese, so the "Charlotte" could be safely berthed in her place.