Tag Archives: WWII

Sinking of Russian WWII Cargo Ship in Portland

Posted on February 2, 2019 by seamarsh

There are many books devoted entirely to shipwrecks on the NW coast of the USA, especially at the notorious Columbia River Bar with all the drama of the big waves, sand bars, rocks and loss of life. But 100 miles … Continue reading →

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SS Jeremiah O’Brien Visit Recalls When Portland Was the WWII “Liberty Factory”

Posted on December 18, 2014 by seamarsh

The first visit of the last operational Liberty Ship Jeremiah O’Brien to the Pacific Northwest in 1998 brought back many memories to those who remember the war years. The Liberties were the ships that saved Britain in 1942 during the … Continue reading →

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