Premier
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- May 22, 1889The Great Whale Migration Through Elliott BayPassengers on a Puget Sound steamer were stunned to encounter a massive school of whales near Alki Point, marking a rare and wonder-filled moment of natural spectacle in the heart of Seattle.Alki Point, Seattle, WA
- Jan 2, 1892The Haunted Steamer: A Maritime Labor StandoffWhen the steamer Premier broke a propeller blade, her superstitious crew blamed a 'hoodoo' fireman—sparking a strike and an emergency standoff on the Puget Sound.Seattle, WA
- Aug 17, 1892A Maritime Collision in Port TownsendA federal judge rules both a Norwegian bark and an American steamer are at fault for a late-night crash at the harbor entrance.Point Hudson, Port Townsend, WA
- Oct 9, 1892The Tragic Collision of the Premier and WillametteDense fog and poor visibility lead to a deadly collision between two steamers in Washington waters, resulting in multiple deaths and heroic rescues.Seattle, WA
- Oct 10, 1892Collision in the Fog: The Fatal Crash of the Steamer PremierA catastrophic collision between the steamers Willamette and Premier in thick fog leaves four dead and many injured, prompting a tense investigation into maritime safety and schedules.Bush Point, Seattle, WA