20 October 1897 Factual 1 mins
This was the first ship sailing for the Klondike from Seattle during the gold rush of 1897. The picture shows the excitement and enthusiasm that attended the great Klondike exodus. Crowds of anxious gold seekers watch the loading of their outfits, clothing, kits and provisions into the hole of the Williamette.
Watch the official Loading baggage for Klondike, no. 6 1897 trailer in HD below.
Loading baggage for Klondike Trailer
Loading baggage, S.S. Queen Trailer
United States 20 October 1897
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Filmed in 1897 by Thomas Edison Company.
SUMMARY According to Edison film historian C. Musser this film shows the "Queen" loading rather than the "Williamette" referred to in the Edison films ...
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