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Columbia River Lightship and Buoy Back on View

Posted on June 7, 2022 by seamarsh

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 … Continue reading →

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