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3 stories matching fleet

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  1. The Wooden Walls of Puget Sound

    A survey of the booming fleet of vessels built in Washington Territory in 1877, and why the local economy was missing out on the profits of its own timber.

    Feb 17, 1877Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

  2. The Company Town That Built Itself: Inside Port Gamble's Lumber Empire

    In 1876, the Puget Mill Company turned a remote bay into a model industrial community, complete with its own fleet, brass band, and company-owned housing.

    Dec 16, 1876Puget Sound DispatchPort Gamble, Kitsap CountyFollow the Money · Gone Forever

  3. Life on the Inland Sea: The Steamboats That Built Seattle

    A detailed look at the vessels, crews, and wages of Puget Sound's maritime industry in the 1870s.

    Nov 11, 1876Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

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