Lorraine McConaghy
Lorraine McConaghy
Lorraine McConaghy is a historian working at Museum of History and Industry in Seattle, Washington, USA...
cruise definitely great happened native time
That was a great courtesy. In the five-year cruise of the Decatur, this is the only time it happened with a native leader. Definitely a 'wow,'" ()
crew given infection percent
At least 25 percent of the crew had a venereal infection at any given time," ()
chief great guest honored invited reviewed seattle shown
Chief Seattle was invited aboard the Decatur as an honored guest on Oct. 31, 1855. He reviewed the great guns, and the cannonade was shown to him." ()
brought cash protection ship
This ship brought vice, violence, protection and cash into Seattle," ()