The Peter Iredale was a four-masted steel ship built in
England in 1890 and owned by the British shipping firm Iredale & Porter. It
was bound for Portland, OR, where it was to pick up a cargo of wheat for the
United Kingdom. In the early morning of October 25, "a heavy southwest
wind blew and a strong current prevailed. Before the vessel could be veered
around, she was in the breakers and all efforts to her off were
unavailing."
She came to rest at Clatsop Beach. The lifesaving station at
Point Adams quickly responded and no lives were lost. The wrecked ship became
an immediate tourist attraction and continues to be so. 
1 comment:
Gorgeous photo of you, De'Etta, so relaxed and happy!
Kristine
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