Lighthouses And Life Saving On The Oregon Coast
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Lighthouses and Life Saving on the Oregon Coast
Author | : David Pinyerd |
Publsiher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0738548871 |
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An addition to the Images of America series commemorates the true heroes who served to warn, protect, and rescue those who went to sea off the Oregon coast, beginning with the first Oregon lighthouse built at the Umpqua River in 1857 to the establishment of the Life-Saving Service and today's Coast Guard. Original.
Lighthouses and Lifesaving on Washington s Outer Coast
Author | : William S. Hanable |
Publsiher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2024 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0738559717 |
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Washington's storm-ridden outer coast stretches from Cape Disappointment, at the mouth of the Columbia River, to Cape Flattery, at the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a distance of about 150 miles. Historians have labeled these waters "the Graveyard of the Pacific" and "the Unforgiving Coast." Despite their hazards, sea routes to, from, and along the coast have been busy. Maritime fur traders and explorers, warships, Gold Rush shipping, passenger vessels, lumber carriers, break-bulk freighters, container ships, and tankers have plied these waters. Concurrently, fisheries developed along the coast, adding to the number of vessels at risk. To assist mariners sailing these waters, the United States built its first lighthouse on the Washington coast at Cape Disappointment in 1856. Additional lighthouses, lightships, and lifesaving stations soon followed. With more than 180 images from archives throughout the Pacific Northwest, this collection documents their history.
Oregon Search Rescue
Author | : Glenn Voelz |
Publsiher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2023-10-16 |
Genre | : Photography |
ISBN | : 9781439679647 |
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Oregon's long tradition of volunteer search and rescue dates back to the territorial days, when Good Samaritans and mountain men came to aid those in need. On the coast, surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service protected mariners traversing the "Graveyard of the Pacific." In the early twentieth century, outdoor clubs like the Mazamas, the Skyliners and the Obsidians served as informal search and rescue units, keeping Oregonians safe in the mountains, rivers and wilderness areas. After World War II, Oregon's volunteer teams began to professionalize and became some of the most effective units in the country. Join author Glenn Voelz as he recounts the history of Oregon search and rescue.
Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast
Author | : Pamela Welty, Randy Leffingwell |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 1610604385 |
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Once beckoning to ocean-weary sailors, the lighthouses of the Pacific Coast still stand as beacons to adventurous travelers. Let this beautifully illustrated book conduct you to these classic lighthouses and treat you the fascinating stories behind these picturesque structures and the keepers who served in them. Along with the history of the lighthouses’ development and service, the book also delves into their technological evolution, with special attention to the architecture, the actual lights and lenses, and today’s movement to preserve and restore them. A breathtaking and edifying tour page by page, the book is also an ideal, informative guide for those who wish to venture into the living history of these coastal lighthouses.
Shipwrecks of Curry County
Author | : H.S. Contino |
Publsiher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2017-07-17 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781439661505 |
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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.
Lighthouses and Lifesaving on Washington s Outer Coast
Author | : William S. Hanable |
Publsiher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2009-05 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0738525642 |
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse North Carolina Fourth Groin Alternative Design Report and Environmental Assessment
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 146 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Environmental impact statements |
ISBN | : UFL:31262083621333 |
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Oregon Myths and Legends
Author | : Jim Yuskavitch |
Publsiher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2017-04-13 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781493028276 |
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From the mysterious disappearance of hijacker D.B. Cooper to persistent rumors of bigfoot, this selection of thirteen stories from Oregon's past explores some of the Beaver State's most compelling mysteries and debunks some of its most famous myths. Read about the mysterious disappearances of several people over the years around Mount Emily, relive the gruesome discovery of three murdered trappers near the Deschutes River, and learn why many people believe an eleven-ton meteorite might be hidden in the mountains of southwestern Oregon.