George’s Articles
George has written many articles about historical ships, trading routes on the west coast and Arctic of Canada and Alaska, and family history.
Vessels Designed or Built by George F. Askew “Table A” updated 2025
Called by the North (2022) book update — Updated Vessels Designed or Built by George F. Askew Table.
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The tragic fate of the lost S.S. Pelican, a vessel once partially owned by our family ancestors is revealed in a message placed in a bottle thrown into the North Pacific.
Message reveals fate of steamer once by family ancestors.
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El Sueño – The Crack San Francisco Racing Yacht which brought Trade to the Core of the Northwest Passage
US Crack racing yacht adventures in Alaska gold rush and Canadian Arctic.
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Arctic Trading Schooner Anna Olga A Poulsbo Vessel
Canadian legendary Arctic schooner from Washington State
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Western Canada’s Maritime War Dividend ‐ Military Vessels Converted for Civilian Use
War dividend from war surplus naval ships.
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Arctic Barges L.A. Learmonth, Scotty Gall and Johnny Norberg – An Unusual Tribute to the Fur Trade
Barges named for Arctic fur trade pioneers.
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Vancouver’s Fleet of Former US Navy APc Vessels
Tugs, fish packers and transport vessels from old USN ships.
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The Audrey B – A Rum Runner With An Arctic Heritage
Former rumrunner, Audrey B., saved the Arctic from starvation
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Remembering Scotty Gall, Pioneer Arctic Mariner, Trader and Explorer
Commemorating Scotty Gall, a leader in Canadian Arctic navigation.
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