George J. Willey
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- Aug 4, 1894Three Barks, a Yesler Mortgage, and a Race to the Courthouse DoorA federal judge ordered the Tidal Wave, Northwest and Vidette sold to satisfy a mortgage from Henry Yesler's estate. Hours later, unpaid suppliers slapped liens on the hulls — raising a question in admiralty law no court here had faced.Seattle, WA
- Sep 14, 1894Seattle's First Direct Cargo to HonoluluThe bark Oakland sails for Hawaii with flour, lumber, cattle, horses, mules, farm machinery—and 12,000 gallons of water for the livestock.Seattle, WA
- Jan 8, 1895One Pump Between the Crew and the Bottom of the SeaThe bark Nona Jitum survived a two-day gale off the Columbia River only by keeping one pump running—then limped into Seattle with a ruined cargo and no insurance.Seattle, WA