T. W. Lake
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- May 4, 1882The Bold Bet of Captain BrittainAfter selling off his aging fleet of steamboats, a local captain risks his fortune on a custom-built, high-speed vessel to claim the future of Puget Sound transit.Seattle, WA
- Jul 12, 1883A New Stern-wheeler for the SoundA local shipbuilder launches the 'Katie Vanzandt' in North Seattle, highlighting the region's rapid growth in maritime commerce.North Seattle College, Seattle, WA
- Jun 6, 1888The Cable Car Scheme: How Seattle’s Council Blocked a Franchise to Save Front StreetIn a decisive move against corporate influence, the City Council rejected the Seattle Electric Railway Company’s bid for a new cable car line on Front Street, citing public safety and narrow roads over private profit.Seattle, WA
- Dec 21, 1923Tragedy at Sea: The Loss of the T.W. LakeNine bodies have been recovered following the sinking of the steamer T. W. Lake in a deadly gale.Seattle, WA