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2 stories matching townsend

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  1. The Ghost Ship of the Sound: How a Tiny Ferry Conquered the Ice

    After three weeks at sea and a harrowing journey through storm and ice, the *Flossie* arrives in Juneau, proving that Seattle’s maritime spirit is forged in the coldest waters.

    Mar 15, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  2. The Gold Rush That Wasn't: Copper River’s ‘Sickness’ and the Lie of the Trail

    A prospector returns from the Copper River country with a chilling warning: the gold is gone, the camps are sick, and the 'passage' to new fields is a myth.

    Mar 20, 1899The Seattle StarPort Townsend, Jefferson CountyBoom & Bust

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