Why ships here tend to use the port anchor in the Astoria Anchorage

Oct 02, 2024

Today, another listener question, about why ships generally use the port anchor when they anchor off Astoria in the river. And what does that mean anyway? A look at the nuances of ship handling that demand pilot expertise.

Why ships here tend to use the port anchor in the Astoria Anchorage

Why ships here tend to use the port anchor in the Astoria Anchorage

Today, another listener question, about why ships generally use the port anchor when they anchor off Astoria in the river. And what does that mean anyway? A look at the nuances of ship handling that demand pilot expertise.

Drawbridges! You may drive over one frequently and not know it

Oct 01, 2024

Drawbridges are an important part of our transportation system in the Astora/Warernton area. In fact, we couldn’t get around without them. Today I’ll answer a listener question about drawbridges and talk about the ones we have here and how they work.

Photo of Youngs Bay Bridge courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Drawbridges! You may drive over one frequently and not know it

Drawbridges! You may drive over one frequently and not know it

Drawbridges are an important part of our transportation system in the Astora/Warernton area. In fact, we couldn’t get around without them. Today I’ll answer a listener question about drawbridges and talk about the ones we have here and how they work.

Photo of Youngs Bay Bridge courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

A look at today’s schedule, including a ship whose name means “hydrangea” in Japanese

Sep 29, 2024

Today a look at the daily ship schedule and a few interesting details about ships, including one whose name means “hydrangea” in Japanese, and the charming cultural meaning of the flower in Japanese culture.

A look at today’s schedule, including a ship whose name means “hydrangea” in Japanese

A look at today’s schedule, including a ship whose name means “hydrangea” in Japanese

Today a look at the daily ship schedule and a few interesting details about ships, including one whose name means “hydrangea” in Japanese, and the charming cultural meaning of the flower in Japanese culture.

A look at the weather, our waning daylight, and a bit about “tramp” bulk carriers

Sep 27, 2024

Today, a look at our changing weather and how much daylight we are losing per day. Also, look at a common type of bulk carrier referred to in the industry as a “tramp” ship, because it changes cargoes frequently.

A look at the weather, our waning daylight, and a bit about “tramp” bulk carriers

A look at the weather, our waning daylight, and a bit about “tramp” bulk carriers

Today, a look at our changing weather and how much daylight we are losing per day. Also, look at a common type of bulk carrier referred to in the industry as a “tramp” ship, because it changes cargoes frequently.

Kokanee Salmon, a fresh water lake fish native to the PNW

Sep 26, 2024

Today we’ll talk more about a fish I mentioned on Wednesday’s show: The Kokanee salmon, a freshwater lake fish that is also in parts of the Columbia River.

Kokanee Salmon, a fresh water lake fish native to the PNW

Kokanee Salmon, a fresh water lake fish native to the PNW

Today we’ll talk more about a fish I mentioned on Wednesday’s show: The Kokanee salmon, a freshwater lake fish that is also in parts of the Columbia River.

A look at the weather, our waning daylight, and a bit about “tramp” bulk carriers

Today a look at our changing weather and how much daylight we are losing per day. Also, look at a common type of bulk carrier referred to in the industry as a “tramp” ship, because it changes cargoes frequently.

A look at the weather, our waning daylight, and a bit about “tramp” bulk carriers

A look at the weather, our waning daylight, and a bit about “tramp” bulk carriers

Today a look at our changing weather and how much daylight we are losing per day. Also, look at a common type of bulk carrier referred to in the industry as a “tramp” ship, because it changes cargoes frequently.