Unusual ships on the river today, and Astoria’s paddlewheeler may be back

Apr 04, 2024

A look at our ship schedule, which includes a military cargo ship and a missile tracking defense vessel. And a bit of good news about the American Empress, the paddlewheel cruise ship that used to be at Astoria’s 17th St. dock until her company folded. Another company has bought her and she may be back.

Unusual ships on the river today, and Astoria’s paddlewheeler may be back

Unusual ships on the river today, and Astoria’s paddlewheeler may be back

A look at our ship schedule, which includes a military cargo ship and a missile tracking defense vessel. And a bit of good news about the American Empress, the paddlewheel cruise ship that used to be at Astoria’s 17th St. dock until her company folded. Another company has bought her and she may be back.

Car manufacturing: a global phenomenon

Apr 03, 2024

Answering a listener question about a car carrier with Toyotas headed for the Port of Portland. Today we’ll talk about the many countries in which familiar autos brands are manufactured, including vehicles from American companies.

These days our cars, and the parts that comprise them, are made around the world. It’s part of our global economy.

Car manufacturing: a global phenomenon

Car manufacturing: a global phenomenon

Answering a listener question about a car carrier with Toyotas headed for the Port of Portland. Today we’ll talk about the many countries in which familiar autos brands are manufactured, including vehicles from American companies.

These days our cars, and the parts that comprise them, are made around the world. It’s part of our global economy.

Cargo on the River

Apr 02, 2024

Today we’ll take a look at the ships on the river today from a slightly different perspective: a closer look at what’s on board and what it’s used for.

Cargo on the River

Cargo on the River

Today we’ll take a look at the ships on the river today from a slightly different perspective: a closer look at what’s on board and what it’s used for.

The daily rhythm of life on the river goes on

Apr 01, 2024

Today, it’s another beautiful day on the river, and we have another opportunity to see the rhythm of daily life passing by: our 90 percent of everything on ships, a wonderful part of life on our river.

It’s something we love, and that hasn’t changed – despite tragic national events.

The daily rhythm of life on the river goes on

The daily rhythm of life on the river goes on

Today, it’s another beautiful day on the river, and we have another opportunity to see the rhythm of daily life passing by: our 90 percent of everything on ships, a wonderful part of life on our river.

It’s something we love, and that hasn’t changed – despite tragic national events.

A look at who’s on the river, and better weather on the way

Mar 29, 2024

Today we’ll do an overview of who’s on the river in terms of ships, with a few asides about anchorages, car carriers, ship names and when ships are allowed to cross the bar in bad weather.

A look at who’s on the river, and better weather on the way

A look at who’s on the river, and better weather on the way

Today we’ll do an overview of who’s on the river in terms of ships, with a few asides about anchorages, car carriers, ship names and when ships are allowed to cross the bar in bad weather.

Offshore weather bringing winds and rain

Mar 28, 2024

Today we’ll take a look at the weather, which includes an interesting storm system offshore – and be grateful that it’s missing us.

Offshore weather bringing winds and rain

Offshore weather bringing winds and rain

Today we’ll take a look at the weather, which includes an interesting storm system offshore – and be grateful that it’s missing us.