When?
-1896 to 1899
Where?
-Klondike River, Yukon
What happened?
-Klondikers made difficult journey
Sailing to Alaska
Route:
-ships left Vancouver, Seattle, and San Francisco
-bound for ports in Alaska
Problem:
-ships overloaded
Results:
-ate standing up
-slept three to a bed
Klondikers began their journey when they boarded one of many steamships that left Vancouver, Seattle, and San Francisco. The ships, bound for ports in Alaska, were always dangerously overloaded with people, food, and supplies. This meant passengers had to eat standing up and sleep three to a bed for the entire five-day trip.
