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3 stories matching aground

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  1. The Hard Luck of the Northern Mines

    When the Snohomish River ran too shallow for navigation, hopeful miners found themselves stranded, forced to trade their picks for cobbler's benches.

    Oct 20, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust

  2. Riverboat Trouble on the Snohomish

    A steam-powered river vessel runs aground while attempting a rescue, highlighting the treacherous nature of early Snohomish River navigation.

    Nov 4, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish River, Snohomish, Snohomish CountyDisasters

  3. The River That Swallowed a Steamboat: A Brave Attempt to Reach Snohomish Falls

    Twenty-five passengers and tons of freight battled the treacherous Snoqualmie River on the steamer *Columbia*, only to be stopped by a massive landslide just miles from their destination.

    May 20, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

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