Boatlift: Recalling the maritime evacuation during 9/11 in Manhattan, which showed us the best we can be

Today, on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on NYC and Washington, DC, we remember “Operation Boatlift”: a stunning display of people helping people – as hundreds of private boat owners joined the US Coast Guard to evacuate stranded victims from Manhattan Island after the World Trade Center collapsed.

It’s an unforgettable look at humans being the best we can be.

Transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript091124.pdf

Link to the film “Boatlift”: https://youtu.be/18lsxFcDrjo?si=q54jead3lglU2zSX

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Boatlift: Recalling the maritime evacuation during 9/11 in Manhattan, which showed us the best we can be

Sep 11, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

Today, on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on NYC and Washington, DC, we remember “Operation Boatlift”: a stunning display of people helping people – as hundreds of private boat owners joined the US Coast Guard to evacuate stranded victims from Manhattan Island after the World Trade Center collapsed.

It’s an unforgettable look at humans being the best we can be.

Transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript091124.pdf

Link to the film “Boatlift”: https://youtu.be/18lsxFcDrjo?si=q54jead3lglU2zSX

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Is summer gone for good with the arrival of this week’s rain? And a look at who’s on the river today.

A look at our evolving weather – is summer over? And a peek at local ship traffic, with an overview of the kinds of ships we see here on the Columbia.

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Is summer gone for good with the arrival of this week’s rain? And a look at who’s on the river today.

Sep 10, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

A look at our evolving weather – is summer over? And a peek at local ship traffic, with an overview of the kinds of ships we see here on the Columbia.

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Wheat R Us: our river system is the the nation’s single largest wheat export gateway

If you hear me talk a lot about wheat on the Ship Report, there’s a good reason: most ships are carrying it. That’s beause the Columbia-Snake River System is the nation’s single largest wheat export gateway. That’s a lot of wheat, and valuable commerce to drive the region’s economy.

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Wheat R Us: our river system is the the nation’s single largest wheat export gateway

Sep 9, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

If you hear me talk a lot about wheat on the Ship Report, there’s a good reason: most ships are carrying it. That’s beause the Columbia-Snake River System is the nation’s single largest wheat export gateway. That’s a lot of wheat, and valuable commerce to drive the region’s economy.

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Who’s on the river today? And a bit about weather and sea state

A look at today’s ship schedule – who’s coming and going on the river? And a look at our marine weather and how wind affects sea state.

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Who’s on the river today? And a bit about weather and sea state

Sep 5, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

A look at today’s ship schedule – who’s coming and going on the river? And a look at our marine weather and how wind affects sea state.

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A new hometown USCG cutter for Astoria: the USCGC Florence Finch is in town

Down at the 17th St dock by the Columbia River Maritime Museum is a brand new Coast Guard vessel, and she’s here to stay.

The USCGC Florence Finch is the second new cutter to be assigned to Astoria this year. The David Durien was our first. They replace the two departing cutters, the Alert and Steadfast, who were reassigned earlier this year.

The Florence Finch was named for a courageous woman who served in the Coast Guard during WWII. Today we’ll hear her story.

Transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript090424.pdf

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A new hometown USCG cutter for Astoria: the USCGC Florence Finch is in town

Sep 4, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

Down at the 17th St dock by the Columbia River Maritime Museum is a brand new Coast Guard vessel, and she’s here to stay.

The USCGC Florence Finch is the second new cutter to be assigned to Astoria this year. The David Durien was our first. They replace the two departing cutters, the Alert and Steadfast, who were reassigned earlier this year.

The Florence Finch was named for a courageous woman who served in the Coast Guard during WWII. Today we’ll hear her story.

Transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript090424.pdf

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With the advent of September, a look at the “two autumns”

Some folks say it’s already fall, while others say it won’t happen till Sept 22nd. We’ll take a look at who’s right – and it turns out they both are. As with many things, it depends on how you look at it. Today we’ll talk about the difference between meterological and astronomical autumn.

Show transcript: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript090324E.pdf

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With the advent of September, a look at the “two autumns”

Sep 3, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

Some folks say it’s already fall, while others say it won’t happen till Sept 22nd. We’ll take a look at who’s right – and it turns out they both are. As with many things, it depends on how you look at it. Today we’ll talk about the difference between meterological and astronomical autumn.

Show transcript: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript090324E.pdf

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