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| 1883 | 2 |
| 1884 | 1 |
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7 stories matching deckhand
- The Tragic End of Robert McKay
A deckhand's quiet despair leads to a grim discovery on the waters near Seattle.
- The Steamer Glide’s Heavy Load: A Narrow Escape on the Skagit
When a steamer faced a brutal northwest gale, a terrified deckhand tried to dump the cargo overboard, sparking a confrontation in the middle of a choppy sea.
- Search for Missing Tugboat Crewman
Anton Anderson, a deckhand on the tug Holyoke, vanishes into the cold waters of Port Townsend after a night on shore.
- The Tragic Final Wages of John Smith
A deckhand on the steamer 'McNaught' met a mysterious and lonely end on the Seattle waterfront, leaving behind nothing but a tragic search for dignity.
- Steamer Josephine Boiler Explosion Remembered a Year Later
A haunting one-year retrospective on a boiler explosion that devastated a local crew and passengers near Port Hadlock.
- Fatal Steamship Boiler Explosion Rocks Seattle Waterfront
A boiler aboard the steamer J. S. Kobinson exploded with 'frightful force' at the foot of Yesler Way, resulting in fatalities and massive property damage.
- The Fiery End of the Steamer Gem
Tragedy strikes on Puget Sound as the pioneer steamer burns and sinks, claiming five lives.
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- Longshoremen Walk Off Jobs in Tacoma
Workers refuse to handle cargo until wages are raised from $3 to $4 a day.