Shipwrecks Of The Southern Oregon Coast
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Shipwrecks of Curry County
Author | : H.S. Contino |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2017-07-17 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1439661502 |
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 the Pacific Northwest
Author | : Maritime Archaeological Society |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2020-03-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1493044540 |
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.
Shipwrecks of Coos County
Author | : H.S. Contino |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2011-04-04 |
Genre | : Photography |
ISBN | : 1439641951 |
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.
Lost Treasure Ships of the Oregon Coast
Author | : Theodore Schellhase |
Publisher | : Schiffer Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780764331978 |
Explore the early history of Oregon by delving into the journals of explorers Alexander Mackenzie, David Thompson, and Lewis & Clark. Read about journeys into Oregon and first encounters with Native Americans on the coast. Hear legends of white-winged ships that first came to these shores and eyewitness accounts of survivors from shipwrecks who intermarried with local tribes. Return to the days of treasure ships and their mysteries along the Oregon coast.
Shipwrecks of the Pacific Coast
Author | : James Atwood Gibbs |
Publisher | : Portland, Oregon: Binford & Mort |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Detailed account of all major marine disasters off the west coast of the U.S.
Shipwrecks of Coos County
Author | : H. S. Contino |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780738581576 |
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 ship's 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.
Shipwrecks Along the Southern Coast
Author | : G. A. Nayler |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 85 |
Release | : 1974 |
Genre | : Shipwrecks |
ISBN | : 9780909853440 |