The Fleet Book of the Alaska Packers Association, 1893-1945: An Historical Overview and List

by Donald H. Dyal

Book Overview

San Francisco, California was the epicenter of late 19th and 20th century canning operations in Alaska. Chief among these was the Alaska Packers Association which in its prime canned more salmon than any company in the world. This book is an interpretive history of the rise, flourishing, then demise of this giant. Also, the Alaska Packers owned the largest sailing fleet ever assembled. The Fleet List is the most accurate listing of the vessels owned...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499329202
• ISBN13: 9781499329209
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"