Landing supplies by lighter on the beach at Skagway, Alaska, 1897.
The shallow water and lack of docks at Skagway dictated the use of lighters, which were grounded at high tide and the goods hauled over the beach. Klondike Gold Rush. To order a reproduction, inquire about permissions, or for information about prices see: http://www.lib.washington.edu/specialcollect...
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1897
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| Online Access: | http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/curtis/id/567 |
| Summary: | The shallow water and lack of docks at Skagway dictated the use of lighters, which were grounded at high tide and the goods hauled over the beach. Klondike Gold Rush. To order a reproduction, inquire about permissions, or for information about prices see: http://www.lib.washington.edu/specialcollections/services/reproduction/reproduction Please cite the Order Number |
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