While we see ships pass by Astoria and other areas on the river, that’s only a fraction of their workday when they cross the Columbia River Bar. A transit can take and entire standard workday – 8 hours – a long trip for crews who have already spend several weeks at sea to get here.
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We see ships coming and going every day, and while they are interesting to look at, they also represent an important part of the wider web of global trade, and are responsible for bring us goods we use in our every day lives. So, ships are truly meaningful to you and me, whether we realize it or not.
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With rain, gales and elevated sea heights in the forecast, it’s another interesting opportunity to talk about weather and how it affects ships crossing between the vast ocean and the turbulent river.
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We have a sizeable ship schedule today and some interesting vessels arriving from far flung places.
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With so much photography happening of our local ships here in Astoria, people are noticing marine traffic more than ever before.
It’s a good time to take another look at “what’s going on in the anchorage.” As it turns out, a lot is happening out there, all of it fascinating.
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A look at today’s ship schedule, highlighting some particularly interesting ships on the river today. And, a look at our marine weather.
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