A look at one of Astoria’s old hometown ships: where is the USCGC Alert now?

Jul 01, 2024

Earlier this year, the USCGC Alert, a Coast Guard ship that had been in Astoria for decades, was reassigned and replaced by a brand new cutter, the USCGC David Duren, which is now in Astoria.

Today we take a look at where the Alert is now… she’s got a new home on the East Coast (a region she was first assigned to over 50 years ago as a new ship), working as an active duty cutter in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript070124.pdf

A look at one of Astoria’s old hometown ships: where is the USCGC Alert now?

A look at one of Astoria’s old hometown ships: where is the USCGC Alert now?

Earlier this year, the USCGC Alert, a Coast Guard ship that had been in Astoria for decades, was reassigned and replaced by a brand new cutter, the USCGC David Duren, which is now in Astoria.

Today we take a look at where the Alert is now… she’s got a new home on the East Coast (a region she was first assigned to over 50 years ago as a new ship), working as an active duty cutter in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript070124.pdf

Rogue waves

Jun 28, 2024

Today, a look back in the Ship Report archives at an interview about rogue waves with Capt. Deborah Dempsey and Terry Wilson – both dear friends of mine. This interview is especially poignant, since Terry is no longer with us. Today we’ll learn about rogue waves from two mariners who have each experienced them at sea.

Show transcript: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript062824.pdf

Rogue waves

Rogue waves

Today, a look back in the Ship Report archives at an interview about rogue waves with Capt. Deborah Dempsey and Terry Wilson – both dear friends of mine. This interview is especially poignant, since Terry is no longer with us. Today we’ll learn about rogue waves from two mariners who have each experienced them at sea.

Show transcript: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript062824.pdf

The sinking of the Meteor, Part 2 – a gem from the archives

Jun 27, 2024

Today we’ll hear part 2 of the true story of the sinking of the commercial fishing boat Meteor, on the Columbia River Bar in the 1970s, as told by former fisherman Michael McCusker.

Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript062724

The sinking of the Meteor, Part 2 – a gem from the archives

The sinking of the Meteor, Part 2 – a gem from the archives

Today we’ll hear part 2 of the true story of the sinking of the commercial fishing boat Meteor, on the Columbia River Bar in the 1970s, as told by former fisherman Michael McCusker.

Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript062724

A gem from the archives: the sinking of the Meteor

Jun 26, 2024

I need to take the next few days off, and so we’ll hear a few shows from the Ship Report archives.

The two part show that you’ll hear today and tomorrow is a listener favorite: the true story of the sinking of the commercial fishing boat Meteor on the Columbia River Bar, told as no one else can by Michael McCusker.

You can hear Michael Thursdays on KMUN radio in Astoria, with his insightful show, “A Story Told.”  Among the many hats Michael has worn in his life is being a commercial fisherman. Here’s his story of how he was the last man standing as the boat he was working on, the Meteor, sank on the bar.

We’ll hear the finale tomorrow

Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript062624,pdf

 

The sinking of the Meteor, Part 2 – a gem from the archives

A gem from the archives: the sinking of the Meteor

I need to take the next few days off, and so we’ll hear a few shows from the Ship Report archives.

The two part show that you’ll hear today and tomorrow is a listener favorite: the true story of the sinking of the commercial fishing boat Meteor on the Columbia River Bar, told as no one else can by Michael McCusker.

You can hear Michael Thursdays on KMUN radio in Astoria, with his insightful show, “A Story Told.”  Among the many hats Michael has worn in his life is being a commercial fisherman. Here’s his story of how he was the last man standing as the boat he was working on, the Meteor, sank on the bar.

We’ll hear the finale tomorrow

Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript062624,pdf

 

Getting around on the river

Jun 25, 2024

Today we’ll take a look at what factors affect how long it takes a ship to get from one place to another, on the ocean and on the river.

Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript062524.pdf

Getting around on the river

Getting around on the river

Today we’ll take a look at what factors affect how long it takes a ship to get from one place to another, on the ocean and on the river.

Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript062524.pdf

Who’s on the river today?

Jun 24, 2024

Today we’ll take a look at today’s ship schedule, including a Canadian tug with an unusual destination.

Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript062424.pdf

Who’s on the river today?

Who’s on the river today?

Today we’ll take a look at today’s ship schedule, including a Canadian tug with an unusual destination.

Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript062424.pdf