The Archive · 1929

Fire on Grounded Steamer

Freighter Expected to Be A

Total Loss NocoN sreciAt, sevice Seattle, Dec. 16.

Fire is reported to be raging in the holds of the MeCormick freight str. Skagway, which is grounded on the rocks a mile to the south-west of Cape Flattery.

It is feared that the vessel will be 2 total loss.

The cutter Snohomish rescued the crow under conditions of the utmost danger. Decks of the vessel were hhot'and there had been a series of explosions.—United Press.

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