Description: This vintage postcard features a real photo of the AL-KI steamship, which was wrecked in Point Augusta, Alaska in 1917. The postcard is an original RPPC Postcard and is in its original divided-back design. The photo captures a bow view of the steamship after her wreck in November 1917 (a very rare view). Al-AK was part of the Seattle-Alaska circuit and was responsible for transporting goods and passengers during the Klondike Gold Rush. The postcard is a standard size (5.5 x 3.5 inches) and is unposted. It is a topographical postcard and is categorized as a collectible. The postcard is a great addition to any collection and is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of Alaska shipping and the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. For an interesting read on the ship's history, read, "Pillaged in its final days, the SS Al-Ki was one of the legendary vessels of the Klondike gold rush" by David Reamer | Histories of Alaska February 4, 2024
Price: 18.49 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
End Time: 2025-01-09T04:35:01.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Featured Person: Captain C. L. McGregor
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Year Manufactured: 1917
City: Juneau
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: AL-KI Steamer
Type: Real Photo (RPPC)
Continent: North America
Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)
Country: United States
Region: Alaska
Theme: Ship Wreck, Klondike gold rush, New England Shipbuilding Co., Border Line Transportation Co, Seattle Washington Port, Seattle-Alaska circuit, Skagway, Alaska, Steamer AL-AK, Ship AL-AK, Pacific Coast Steamship Co, Anchorage, Alaska Shipping history
Features: Divided Back
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Unposted
