Archive interview: A chat with a USCG rescue swimmer – Part 1

Feb 26, 2024

The Ship Report is taking a little time off to recharge this week, so we’ll be hearing archive interviews from my chat with a USCG rescue swimmer. This is one of the most interesting interviews I have ever done in the all the 20+ years I have been doing the Ship Report. Enjoy!

Today is Part 1.

Regular ship reports, ship schedules, and marine weather return Monday, March 4. Have a great week! ♥

Archive interview: A chat with a USCG rescue swimmer – Part 1

Archive interview: A chat with a USCG rescue swimmer – Part 1

The Ship Report is taking a little time off to recharge this week, so we’ll be hearing archive interviews from my chat with a USCG rescue swimmer. This is one of the most interesting interviews I have ever done in the all the 20+ years I have been doing the Ship Report. Enjoy!

Today is Part 1.

Regular ship reports, ship schedules, and marine weather return Monday, March 4. Have a great week! ♥

Fisher Poets remembered: Harrison “Smitty” Smith

Feb 23, 2024

Today again we honor past Fisher Poet greats. Harrison “Smitty” Smith was a Fisher Poet Gathering icon who was a performer at the very first gathering in 1998. He died in 2012 at the age of 86, but his wonderful work lives on.

Fisher Poets remembered: Harrison “Smitty” Smith

Fisher Poets remembered: Harrison “Smitty” Smith

Today again we honor past Fisher Poet greats. Harrison “Smitty” Smith was a Fisher Poet Gathering icon who was a performer at the very first gathering in 1998. He died in 2012 at the age of 86, but his wonderful work lives on.

Fisher Poets remembered: Jon Campbell

Feb 22, 2024

Today and tomorrow, we’ll take a look at some great past artists of Fisher Poet fame, as the annual Fisher Poets Gathering approaches, happening this weekend in Astoria.

Today we honor Jon Campbell of Rhode Island, one of the very best to ever grace the stage.

Fisher Poets remembered: Jon Campbell

Fisher Poets remembered: Jon Campbell

Today and tomorrow, we’ll take a look at some great past artists of Fisher Poet fame, as the annual Fisher Poets Gathering approaches, happening this weekend in Astoria.

Today we honor Jon Campbell of Rhode Island, one of the very best to ever grace the stage.

Who’s on the river today?

Feb 21, 2024

A  look at today’s ship schedule – the comings and goings on the river.

Fisher Poets remembered: Harrison “Smitty” Smith

Who’s on the river today?

A  look at today’s ship schedule – the comings and goings on the river.

The Desdemona Sands lighthouse: a bit of lower Columbia history

Feb 20, 2024

Today, in answer to a listener question, we take a look at the long and illustrious history of lighted navigational aids and rescue stations on the lower Columbia between Astoria and the ocean.

In particular, we’ll delve into the history of the once proud (and quite useful) Desdemona Sands Lighthouse, which once stood on pilings in the river near Hammond. The Desdemona Light even had her own lighthouse keeper, which must have been quite a job!

The Desdemona Sands lighthouse: a bit of lower Columbia history

The Desdemona Sands lighthouse: a bit of lower Columbia history

Today, in answer to a listener question, we take a look at the long and illustrious history of lighted navigational aids and rescue stations on the lower Columbia between Astoria and the ocean.

In particular, we’ll delve into the history of the once proud (and quite useful) Desdemona Sands Lighthouse, which once stood on pilings in the river near Hammond. The Desdemona Light even had her own lighthouse keeper, which must have been quite a job!

A look at today’s ship schedule, including the ship getting repairs at the Port of Astoria

Feb 16, 2024

Today, to round out the week, we’ll take a look at today’s ship schedule and talk a little about the cargo ship, the Manila Trader, that is at the Port of Astoria for repairs.

A look at today’s ship schedule, including the ship getting repairs at the Port of Astoria

A look at today’s ship schedule, including the ship getting repairs at the Port of Astoria

Today, to round out the week, we’ll take a look at today’s ship schedule and talk a little about the cargo ship, the Manila Trader, that is at the Port of Astoria for repairs.