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Horses Loading for the Klondike

Taken at the wharf of the Northern Pacifie R.R., in Seattle, and shows a number of horses being loaded aboard the S.S. "Williamette" for transportation to the "Klondike" country. The horses are placed in large boxes or slings, hoisted with derricks to the deck and then lowered into the hold of the ship. The usual crowd of curious onlookers, in addition to the owners, stevedores, longshoremen and ship hands are shown life size. The waiting horses are seen in the foreground. As the sling is hoisted the head and neck of the affrighted horse are shown tossing about. The men hurrying around the decks and wharf add to the action, making an interesting subject, sharp and clear.

Maguire & Co 03/1898.