The Whaleback Washburn was the scene of a Disgraceful Scrimmage.

Buffalo, Nov. 14 – A lively riot occurred on the whaleback steamer Washburn today. The seamen and firemen all of whom were on extended spree, engaged in a general fight. Capt. McFarland and a wheelsman who interfered were roughly handled. Capt. McFarland was badly cut about the face and otherwise injured. When the police arrived the riotous crew had all escaped from the steamer.

Duluth News-Tribune, November 15, 1892