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By Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2015
Marker detail: Push Tug
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
| Near East Columbia River Highway (U.S. 30) north of 14th Street, on the right when traveling west. |
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Towboats began working on the Columbia in the mid 19th century.
Powerful steam tugs towed sailing vessels over the Columbia River bar.
Sternwheel steamboats, many of which operated as tugs, plied the entire Columbia River system.
During . . . — — Map (db m113234) HM |
| Near East Columbia River Highway (U.S. 30) north of 14th Street, on the right when traveling west. |
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The mouth of the Columbia River is known to mariners as one of the most hazardous crossings in the world.
Large ocean-going vessels rely upon highly skilled pilots to bring them across the bar and then to guide them safely to ports up and down . . . — — Map (db m113233) HM |
May. 3, 2024