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Bill Welsh was one of three sons of Robert and Jeanice Welsh. The Welsh family association with the cannery spanned approximately 20 years, beginning in the 1930s.
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The Icy Straits Salmon Company was built in 1912 as the Hoonah Packing Company. The cannery underwent various owners throughout the years and was purchased by the Icy Staits Salmon Company in 1934.
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From the air you can see cannery housing, a fuel tank and in the far top of the photo on the beach front are smoke houses owned by Hoonah families.
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Pictured in these photos are the cannery docks and pilings in 1948.
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Icy Straits Salmon Company cannery workers sitting on a bench.
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The fishing tender, The Bear at the gut scow chute.
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Paul Dybdahl, Sr. was the tender captain of the Point Sophia and became the watchman during winters.