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Commercial fishermen in Alaska, early 20th century. Alaska's commercial fishermen work in one of the world's harshest environments. They endure isolated fishing grounds, high winds, seasonal darkness, very cold water, icing, freezing cold temperatures, days upon days away from family, and short fishing seasons, where very long work days are the norm.
The Marine Exchange of Alaska was founded by Retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain Ed Page, Paul Fuhs and members of the Alaska maritime community in 2001. [6] Joining 14 other coastal state marine exchanges, [7] MXAK began using advanced technology to build a maritime “safety net” in Alaska and in the Lower 48.
Healy undercut the prices of the Alaska Commercial Company trading post across the river, and his goods sold well. During the winter of 1893 - 1894, the ship was moored in a slough near Fort Cudahy. [18] Healy sailed out of the interior in the fall of 1894 for the first time since ascending the Yukon on Portus B. Weare's first trip in 1892. He ...
The Alaska Railroad operated commercial boats on the Tanana River and on the Lower Yukon River from the 1923 reorganization until the end of 1953. On the Tanana River, the A.R.R. operated between Nenana and Tanana. On the Lower Yukon River, the A.R.R. operated between Tanana and Marshall, Alaska. The Alaska Railroad discontinued river passenger ...
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As the largest salmon packer in Alaska, the member canneries of APA were active in local affairs, and had considerable political influence. The Alaska Packers' Association is best known for operating the "Star Fleet," the last fleet of commercial sailing vessels on the West Coast of North America, as late as 1927.
Pages in category "Commercial fishing in Alaska" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Originally owned by Western Fur & Trading Co. WF&T Co. sold out to the Alaska Commercial Co. in 1883. Boat sold to the Catholic Church (Holy Cross Mission) in 1884. Resold to Elbridge T. "E.T." Barnette, et al. in 1897. Resold to Capt. W. H. Geiger in 1898. At Dall River, Alaska during winter of 1898–1899. [19] Laid up in 1920.