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Columbia River Lightship and Buoy Back on View

The entrance to the Columbia River was the site of the first lightship on the west coast in 1872, and the final version (WLV-604) was also the last to be retired in 1979, after 28 years of service. The hull resembled a 128-foot cargo vessel with a displacement of over 600 tons, when loaded with… Continue reading Columbia River Lightship and Buoy Back on View

Published June 7, 2022
Categorized as Nautical History, shipping, Worth Reading
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