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3 stories matching strand

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  1. Trapped on the Tide: Two Boys Stranded in a Waterfront Shack

    While the city went about its business, two boys were left to drift into danger—and nearly starved in silence.

    Nov 15, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerElliott Bay waterfront, Seattle, King CountyStrange But True

  2. The Ill-Fated Voyage of the Duchess of Argyle

    A majestic ship meets a violent end against the rocky cliffs of the Washington coast, leaving a crew stranded and a vessel shattered.

    Nov 6, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerNeah Bay, Clallam CountyDisasters

  3. The Daily Struggle of the Henderson’s Bay Ferry

    A frustrated settler recounts three months of stranded strawberries and broken promises as the unreliable 'Clara Brown' service leaves local farmers in the lurch.

    Jun 11, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerPurdy, Pierce CountyBoom & Bust

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