<p>In 1895, the Alaska Steamship Company was founded by Charles Peabody and it profited tremendously from shipping cargo, especially during the Alaskan Gold Rush. In 1898, the company formed a subsidiary called the Puget Sound Navigation Company, which gained full control of Puget Sound ferry service in 1935.</p>
<ul><li>Geographic coverage: United States--Washington (State)--Seattle</li>
<li>Subjects (LCTGM): Ships; Steamboats; Ferries</li>
<li>Categories: Steamships, ferries and boats; Transportation and communication</li></ul>
Alaska Steamship Company
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