Flyer
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- Jun 14, 1892The Pride of the Sound Lost to FireSeattle’s fastest steamer, the Flyer, is reduced to a charred hull in a spectacular midnight harbor blaze.Seattle, WA
- Nov 6, 1892A Foggy Night on the SoundA collision between two steamships leads to a libel lawsuit and the suspension of a captain.Alki Point, Seattle, WA
- Jul 9, 1893The Steamship Flyer Outraces the City of PueblaA spontaneous and competitive race between the Flyer and the larger steamship City of Puebla captivated the Seattle waterfront.Seattle Waterfront, Seattle, WA
- Mar 25, 1894The Cricket Gets Evicted from the WharfA minor tugboat war on the waterfront ends with a forced relocation, illustrating how exclusive agreements between shipping rivals shaped the Seattle harbor.Waterfront, Seattle, WA
- Feb 16, 1904Puget Sound Fleet Hit with Heavy FinesSixteen steamships were penalized $750 each for failing to carry adequate life-saving equipment, according to the Collector of Customs.Port Townsend, WA