Fur Traders and Whale Trappers (16h 21min, sep 26, 1797 y – 23h 2min, jul 13, 1798 y)
Description:
These ships, moving from the California coast up to Alaska, would camp in the Columbia River Delta for a break from their sea journeys of catching whales and trapping otters or beavers. These travelers were known as the Northwest Fur Traders.Added to timeline:
Date:
16h 21min, sep 26, 1797 y
23h 2min, jul 13, 1798 y
~ 9 months