Comparing navigation then and now
Today, a look at how ships navigate, and how different things are now from the way they were before the invention of GPS.
Photo: Public Domain, US Navy. Crewman using a sextant.
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As our beautiful weather continues, so does ship traffic
Today, in the context of today’s ships, we’ll talk about cargo, anchorages and why ships are such an efficient means of travel. And take a look at when our amazing stretch of beautiful but cold weather might end.
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A look at today’s busy ship schedule
A good complement of ships on the river today, coming and going. Some interesting cargoes to talk about.
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How our sunny, chilly weather can affect those working at sea
Our sunny weather may be a welcome break from the usual rain, but the lack of cloud cover is bringing cold nights – and that poses particular hazards for those working at sea these days, especially commercial fishermen.
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A look at the bows of ships: the very important front end of things
Today, a look at a very specific and important design feature on ships: the bow, the very front end of things. Why do they look the way they do? And why do some ships look different than others?
Image: a ship with a plumb bow in the Astoria Anchorage. Credit: Joanne Rideout 2025.
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Who’s on the river today?
A look at ships coming and going, including a couple of US-flag Jones Act ships, and a little about flags, cargo and the weather.
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