When was it published?

August 30, 1948 in The Nome Nugget

Domestic News August 30, 1948

The Nome Nugget

Q: What keywords are associated?

Ship Baranof, Union Dispute, Seattle Departure, Alaska Voyage, Marine Stewards

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

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What is this article about?

The Alaska passenger ship Baranof departed Seattle on schedule last night after the marine cooks and stewards union accepted changes to crew quarters, resolving a potential delay. 160 passengers were booked for stops in Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova, Valdez, and Seward.

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SEATTLE, (AP) The Alaska passenger ship Baranof left on schedule last night after members of the marine cooks and stewards union accepted alterations in crews' quarters aboard the vessel. Dissatisfaction over stewards' accommodations threatened to hold up sailing of the Baranof which was due to leave at 9 p.m. Charles Nichols, union dispatcher, said the stewards signed on the Baranof during the day and were aboard in time for sailing. A full list of 160 passengers was booked for the voyage. The ship was scheduled to sail for Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova, Valdez and Seward.

What sub-type of article is it?

Shipping Arrival Departure

What keywords are associated?

Ship Baranof Union Dispute Seattle Departure Alaska Voyage Marine Stewards

What entities or persons were involved?

Charles Nichols

Where did it happen?

Seattle

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Seattle

Event Date

Last Night

Key Persons

Charles Nichols

Outcome

ship departed on schedule at 9 p.m. with 160 passengers after union accepted alterations to stewards' accommodations.

Event Details

The Baranof was due to leave Seattle at 9 p.m. but faced potential delay due to dissatisfaction over stewards' quarters. Union members accepted changes, signed on during the day, and the ship sailed for Alaska ports including Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova, Valdez, and Seward.