Shipwrecks Of The Pacific Northwest
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Shipwrecks Of The Pacific Northwest
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Author : Maritime Archaeological Society
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2020-03-01
Shipwrecks Of The Pacific Northwest written by Maritime Archaeological Society and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-01 with History categories.
SUBMERGED STORIES FROM THE GRAVEYARD OF THE PACIFIC Over the past 350 years, an untold number of ships have met their end along the northern Oregon and southern Washington coasts. Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest investigates some of the most compelling historic shipwrecks—from the infamous to the nearly forgotten. Explore a handful of these vessels, fated to have their final resting place along 150 miles of the rugged Northwest coastline, including near the dangerous mouth of the Columbia River. Combining archaeological analysis and new research, this unique collection uncovers the tales of peril, tragedy, and heroism along with the tangible legacies and an exploration of what remains.
Great Shipwrecks Of The Pacific Coast
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Author : Robert C. Belyk
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2001-08-20
Great Shipwrecks Of The Pacific Coast written by Robert C. Belyk and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-08-20 with History categories.
Fascinating, never-before-documented stories of the worst shipwrecks on the Pacific Coast during the golden age of coastal transportation, 1854 to 1929 In this intriguing chronicle, author Robert Belyk closely examines ten significant maritime disasters that occurred during one of the most turbulent eras in the history of travel. Discover the real-life drama endured by those caught in the terrifying midst of disaster at sea??and the real causes behind the tragedies. Vividly re-created and painstakingly researched, the shipwrecks accounted for here include: 1854: the Yankee Blade runs aground off Point Arguello, California.Twenty-eight passengers lose their lives. 1875: The old side-wheeler Pacific rams another passenger ship off the coast of Cape Flattery, Washington. Two hundred and seventy-seven people perish when her rotting hull gives way. 1906: The Valencia strikes a reef off the Washington coastline. Before dozens of dazed onlookers on the shore, the ship goes down, taking 117 passengers and crew with her.
Graveyard Of The Pacific
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Author : Randall Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Release Date : 2023-08-03
Graveyard Of The Pacific written by Randall Sullivan and has been published by Atlantic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-03 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Off the coast of Oregon, the Columbia River flows into the Pacific Ocean and forms the Columbia River Bar: a watery collision so turbulent and deadly that it's nicknamed the Graveyard of the Pacific. Two thousand ships have been wrecked on the bar since the first European ship dared to try to cross it in the late 18th century. Since then, the commercial importance of the Columbia River has only grown, and the bar remains a site of shipwrecks and dramatic rescues as well as power struggles between small fishermen, powerful shipowners, local communities, the Coast Guard and the Columbia River Bar Pilots - a small group of highly skilled navigators. When Randall Sullivan and a friend set out to cross the bar in a two-man kayak, they're met with scepticism and concern. But on a clear day in July 2021, when the tides and weather seem right, they embark. As they plunge through the currents that have taken so many lives, Randall commemorates the brave sailors that made the crossing before him - including his own abusive father - and reflects on toxic masculinity, fatherhood and what drives men to extremes.
The Unforgiving Coast
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Author : David Hubert Grover
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
The Unforgiving Coast written by David Hubert Grover and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Shipwrecks categories.
Shipwrecks Of Curry County
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Author : H.S. Contino
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2017-07-17
Shipwrecks Of Curry County written by H.S. Contino and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-17 with Nature categories.
Historically, mariners considered the Oregon coast one of the most dangerous in the world. In 1852, explorers discovered gold in the rivers and along the beaches in Curry County, which is located in the southwestern corner of the state. Subsequent settlement concentrated on the coast. With few roads, water transportation was crucial for early settlers. The area contained many potential dangers to ships, including unpredictable weather, frequent fog, and submerged rocks and reefs. There have been many shipwrecks in the area like that of the tanker Larry Doheny, which was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine during World War II. Curry County is home to Cape Blanco, the second most westerly point in the continental United States, and Port Orford, the only open-water port on the Oregon coast (and one of only six "dolly" ports in the world). Modern technology and port improvements have reduced the number of shipwrecks, but accidents still occur.
Shipwrecks Of Coos County
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Author : H.S. Contino
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2011-04-04
Shipwrecks Of Coos County written by H.S. Contino and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-04 with Photography categories.
European settlement of Coos County began with a shipwreck. The Captain Lincoln wrecked on the north spit of the Coos Bay in January 1852. The crewmen built a temporary camp out of the ships sails and named it Camp Cast-Away. This was the first white settlement in the area. The men eventually traveled overland to Port Orford, where they told other settlers about the Coos Bay and its many natural resources. By December 1853, Coos County was established by the territorial legislature, and several towns were founded; the history of the area had been completely altered by a single shipwreck.
Graveyard Of The Pacific
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Author : Randall Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Grove Press
Release Date : 2023-06-06
Graveyard Of The Pacific written by Randall Sullivan and has been published by Grove Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-06 with History categories.
A vivid portrait of the Columbia River Bar that combines maritime history, adventure journalism, and memoir, bringing alive the history—and present-- of one of the most notorious stretches of water in the world Off the coast of Oregon, the Columbia River flows into the Pacific Ocean and forms the Columbia River Bar: a watery collision so turbulent and deadly that it’s nicknamed the Graveyard of the Pacific. Two thousand ships have been wrecked on the bar since the first European ship dared to try to cross it in the late 18th century. For decades ships continued to make the bar crossing with great peril, first with native guides and later with opportunistic newcomers, as Europeans settled in Washington and Oregon, displacing the natives and transforming the river into the hub of a booming region. Since then, the commercial importance of the Columbia River has only grown, and despite the construction of jetties on either side, the bar remains treacherous, even today a site of shipwrecks and dramatic rescues as well as power struggles between small fishermen, powerful shipowners, local communities in Washington and Oregon, the Coast Guard, and the Columbia River Bar Pilots – a small group of highly skilled navigators who help guide ships through the mouth of the Columbia. When Randall Sullivan and a friend set out to cross the bar in a two-man kayak, they’re met with skepticism and concern. But on a clear day in July 2021, when the tides and weather seem right, they embark. As they plunge through the currents that have taken so many lives, Randall commemorates the brave sailors that made the crossing before him – including his own abusive father, a sailor himself who also once dared to cross the bar – and reflects on toxic masculinity, fatherhood, and what drives men to extremes. Rich with exhaustive research and propulsive narrative, Graveyard of the Pacific follows historical shipwrecks through the moment-by-moment details that often determined whether sailors would live or die, exposing the ways in which boats, sailors, and navigation have changed over the decades. As he makes his way across the bar, floating above the wrecks and across the same currents that have taken so many lives, Randall Sullivan faces the past, both in his own life and on the Columbia River Bar.
Aircraft Wrecks Of The Pacific Northwest
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Author : David L. McCurry
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2020-02-19
Aircraft Wrecks Of The Pacific Northwest written by David L. McCurry and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-19 with categories.
Merriam Press Military History. Detailed history of each of 33 aircraft wreck sites visited and investigated by the authors, with photos of the aircraft before the accident, and numerous photos of the crash site and evidence found at the site. Includes Washington, Oregon and Idaho state crash locator lists. 354 color photos, 42 B&W photos.
Oregon Shipwrecks
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Author : Don B. Marshall
language : en
Publisher: Binford & Mort Publishing
Release Date : 1984
Oregon Shipwrecks written by Don B. Marshall and has been published by Binford & Mort Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with History categories.
Northwest Wreck Dives
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Author : Scott Boyd
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Northwest Wreck Dives written by Scott Boyd and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Scuba diving categories.