Record Details
Guide to the Album of Columbia River Light Ship No. 50 1901
Archives West
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Guide to the Album of Columbia River Light Ship No. 50 1901 |
| Subject | Lightships -- Columbia River.; Navigation -- Columbia River -- Safety measures.; Lightships -- Columbia River Estuary (Or. and Wash.); Ships and Shipping; Washington (State); Oregon |
| Description | On April 11, 1892, Light Ship 50 was towed to a position five miles west of the Columbia River’s mouth where she became the west coast's first active lightship. In November, 1889 a serious storm broke her anchorage, and the next day her crew beached her. Between February and June of 1901 she was hauled 700 yards overland to where she could be relaunched.The collection holds 37 photographic images, maintained in their original order and binding.; On April 11, 1892, Light Ship 50 was towed to... |
| Publisher | Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections |
| Date | 1901 |
| Rights | This collection is open and available for research use. |
| Type | Collection collection |
| Identifier | http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv29132 |
| Language | eng |
| Format | 1 Box; 37 Items |
| Coverage | 1901 |
