Another amazing sunset over the Astoria-Megler Bridge (PM photo)
Since 2002, I’ve lived in Astoria, Oregon, at the mouth of the mighty Columbia River. This port was founded in 1811 by the Astor expedition, making it “the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies.” In 2007, I made my contribution to the area’s history by organizing an assortment of fish-processing equipment and fishboat gear into the Hanthorn Cannery Museum at Pier 39.
The goal of this non-profit is to preserve the history and lives of the cannery workers. I was soon voted into the position of chairman in 2008; in 2014, we were awarded the Clatsop County Cultural Heritage Grant to upgrade lighting, etc. I directed the organization until a mem orial stone was erected on the waterfront at the end of 2016. IMHO–This may come to be known as a “Monumental Error.”
The author at the Goonie House in Uppertown.
However, in popular culture, Astoria is best known as the location of the film children’s “Goonies.” Fans of the film still come from all over the world, and in 2013, the city held a festival weekend to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary.
In Full View by Rex Ziak: Lewis and Clark’s time on the Lower Columbia River
USCG 47′ MLB training on the Columbia Bar.
I just read your Northwest Yachting article about the The Slo-mo-shun story. Between your contact resources, including David Williams, you did a great job on accuracy on the story. I spent much time on the crews of Stan Sayres, Slo-mo’s, Edgar Kaiser’s, Hawaii Kai, and Olie Bardahl’s, Miss Bardahl. I see you originate from England. Have you seen or heard of the Scotland produced documentary for the BBC called “In Search of Speed.”
The one segment of the three part documentary which I have is on water speed records.
I was interviewed for the doc and was given a DVD of the film. If you have any interest in talking, you can contact me at 360-293-8714. Don Ibsen, Anacortes, Wash.