1693 - "American Jack" washed off the scow in crossing the St. Lawrence Bay and was rescued from drowning by the mate and crew of the Steamship Del Norte, Aug. 1898. He floated on the carcass of a deer. 1694 - Alaska Native on Deck of Revenue Cutter Bear. Text transcribed from caption: 1693 - "American Jack" washed off the scow in crossing the St. Lawrence Bay and was rescued from drowning by the mate and crew of the Steamship Del Norte, Aug. 1898. He floated on the carcass of a deer. 1694 - Eskimo on Deck of Revenue Cutter Bear.