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70 stories matching collis
- Collision at Sea
A schooner captain blames a lack of lights for a mid-sound collision that scattered wood into the water.
- Fog and Collision on the Sound
A federal judge rules on a collision between two steamers, the Mary F. Perley and the Flyer, near Alki Point.
- A Foggy Collision in Seattle Harbor
The tugboat Mystic is sent to the bottom of Elliott Bay after a collision with the steamer State of Washington, but the crew miraculously escapes.
- A Foggy Night on the Sound
A collision between two steamships leads to a libel lawsuit and the suspension of a captain.
- Collision in the Fog: The Fatal Crash of the Steamer Premier
A catastrophic collision between the steamers Willamette and Premier in thick fog leaves four dead and many injured, prompting a tense investigation into maritime safety and schedules.
- The Deadly Foggy Collision at Point No Point
A $126,000 maritime lawsuit pits victims against a coal-carrying steamer after a fatal 1892 collision in the fog.
- The Price of a Steamboat Collision
Federal Judge Hanford orders the steam collier Willamette to pay $30,000 for a fatal 1892 collision with the steamer Premier.
- A Runaway Grocery Team Crashes on Second Avenue
A panicked grocery wagon, fleeing down the steep slopes of Pine Street, ends in a tragic collision with a cable car, killing the horses and scattering goods.
- Head-On Collision Near Van Asselt
An avoidable railway disaster occurs when two trains occupy the same track, leaving passengers rattled and equipment destroyed.
- Horror on the Great Northern Rails
A head-on collision near Edwall leaves two trainmen dead and locomotives in flames, marking a deadly period for the railroad expansion.
- The Great Steamship Escape
To avoid being seized by creditors after a collision, the steamer Premier was secretly floated and moved across the border into British waters.
- Trolley Collision at Fourth and Jackson
A freight car and a passenger cable car collide in downtown Seattle, but fortunately leave no passengers injured.
- A Mysterious Collision on the Sound
The steamer Sehome hits a schooner in the early morning fog, leading to a sudden resignation and a wall of silence from the crew.
- The Tragic Collision of the Premier and Willamette
Dense fog and poor visibility lead to a deadly collision between two steamers in Washington waters, resulting in multiple deaths and heroic rescues.
- A Bloody Collision at the Ballpark
A brutal outfield collision between two Seattle players leaves them both senseless and costs the team the game against Tacoma.
- Hand Car Collision Kills Laborer Near Harrington
A supervisor's warning went ignored as four hand cars telescoped on the tracks, ending in a fatality for one of the track workers.
- The Steamship City of Seattle Runs Aground in Thick Fog
A dangerous collision with another vessel narrowly avoided, but the steamer finds itself high and dry on a Point Ringgold sandy beach.
- Streetcar Collision on King Street
A motorman is hospitalized with a broken leg after two electric cars attempt to occupy the same track on Grant Street.
- The Price of a Streetcar Accident
A Seattle streetcar company is ordered to pay a record-breaking $15,000 settlement after a collision leaves a passenger permanently disabled.
- A Near-Fatal Collision on Seattle’s Waterfront
A ferry boat narrowly missed catastrophe in the harbor after ramming a small sailboat, leading to a harrowing rescue of its occupants.
- A Chaotic Brawl in Old Whitechapel
A police pursuit of drunken sailors spills onto the streetcar tracks, resulting in a wagon collision and mass confusion.
- The Blame Game on the Sound
A schooner and a steamer collided in the dark of Puget Sound; the court’s decision offers a rare look at the chaos of maritime navigation in 1893.
- The Tragedy at Trent: A Deadly Railroad Collision
A passenger train and a freight train collide in a fatal error, killing a brakeman and prompting a rare condemnation of corporate negligence.
- Tugboat Captains Sue for Massive Salvage Fees
A collision between the Willamette and the Premier led to a $20,000 legal battle over rescue services rendered near Whidby Island.
- Harbor Collision Sinks Tugboat Mystic
A dense fog in Elliott Bay leads to a dramatic maritime accident, though all hands are rescued safely.