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While anchored in Nootka Sound the Boston was attacked by what were thought of as friendly Nootka Indians. The two only survivors became slaves owned by Chief M

In 1803, off Vancouver Island, the Boston was attacked by Nootka Indians, and 25 of her 27 crew were massacred. John Jewitt was kept as a slave for two years, f