Henry Dennis
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- Jan 6, 1891The High-Stakes Gamble for Fur SealsAs tensions mount in the Bering Sea, a local merchant readies his schooner with experimental steam launches, betting that international diplomacy—or flags of convenience—will secure his haul.Seattle, WA
- Jan 15, 1891Repairs for the Chinook on the WaterfrontA routine dispatch from the January 1891 docks captures the industrial heart of old Seattle, where the tugboat Chinook sits on the beach for repairs at the foot of Jackson Street.Seattle, WA
- Apr 21, 1892Critics Question Government’s Failure to Save Stranded MarinersA local editor slams the inaction of the revenue cutter Wolcott after a sealing schooner wrecks near Vancouver Island.Seattle, WA
- Sep 25, 1892The High Price of the Seal HuntAfter returning from a season in the Bering Sea, the crew of the schooner Henry Dennis is paid off, while experts warn that seal herds are vanishing due to over-hunting.Seattle, WA