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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 3 |
| 1893 | 3 |
| 1894 | 1 |
7 stories
- The Deadly Foggy Collision at Point No Point
A $126,000 maritime lawsuit pits victims against a coal-carrying steamer after a fatal 1892 collision in the fog.
- A Family Hunt in the Wilderness
A Missouri doctor travels to Seattle to find his missing uncle, only to uncover a trail of orphaned cousins scattered across the city.
- The Sunset of the Port Madison Mill Empire
A Seattle bank moves to seize the vast assets of W.P. Sayward as allegations of fraud shadow the collapse of a regional timber titan.
- The Blame Game on the Sound
A schooner and a steamer collided in the dark of Puget Sound; the court’s decision offers a rare look at the chaos of maritime navigation in 1893.
- Norwegian Ship Enters Seattle, Sparking Consular Dispute
A Norwegian ship’s docking in Port Blakeley triggers a jurisdictional tug-of-war between competing consuls and the race to capture maritime trade.
- A Perilous Voyage to Bainbridge Island
Two men vanish in a heavy gale while attempting to cross the Sound in a sailboat heavily laden with grain.
- The Tale of a Captain's Favorite Cane
A heartfelt exchange between a late local legend and his longtime friend.