Saturday Matinee: Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs
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Tragedy on the Princess Sophia
This chapter recounts the dire events of October 1918, exploring the impact of World War I and a deadly influenza pandemic alongside the struggles faced by prospectors and the decline of Dawson City. It culminates in the tragic voyage of the Princess Sophia, which met a catastrophic fate during a violent snowstorm while carrying passengers and gold through treacherous waters.
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