The Most Recent Ship Report Podcast:

Two cruise ships in Astoria today, more to come

Today we'll look at an unusual occurrence in Astoria: two cruise ships in town on the same day. One will anchor at the Port of Astoria. The other will anchor off the downtown waterfront and take passengers to and from land in a small boat called a launch. We'll also talk about the spring and fall cruise ship calendar for blue water (ocean) cruises coming to Astoria. Link to transcript: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/Transcript%20042624.pdf

Archive Podcasts:

Archive interview: a chat with a USCG rescue swimmer, Part 3

Feb 28, 2024

Today is Part 3 of archive interviews this week with a USCG rescue swimmer. A fascinating look at the folks who rescue us when we get in trouble on the water.

The Ship Report is taking a little time off this week to recharge. Regular Ship Reports, ship schedules, and marine weather return on Monday, March 4.

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! ♥

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!

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