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B5 THE ASTORIAN • SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020 ABOVE: While most shipwrecks at the turn of the last century involved sail-powered vessels, the small steamship Point Loma’s propulsion system couldn’t save it from the sands of Seaview. BELOW: After wrecking in 1907, the Solano remained a tourist attraction for years and was promoted on this postcard mailed in 1912. Shipwrecks: Salvage was a constant Continued from Page B2 Mr. Payne himself is a survivor of the Strathblane.” — Dec. 25, 1900, The Morning Astorian. Salvage was a constant: “A crew of men is at work wreck- ing the stranded vessel Potrimpos, which has been on the beach for over four years, all hopes of getting her off having been abandoned. The huge steel plates will be taken off carefully and there will be little use of explosives, as was done with the Glenmorag. The rigging and derrick used in wrecking the Glenmorag are being used on the Potrimpos.” — Jan. 31, 1901, Morning Oregonian. Sailors survived the wreck, married, and stayed: “Thirty-six years ago today, March 19, 1896, the ship Glenmorag came ashore at the point just south of the Caoba ( 1925 ) hulk. It beached in a heavy fog while beating around outside the Columbia R iver. She was skippered by Captain Archibald Curry. His fi rst mate was William Turnbull, who later married a sister of William Garretsen of Ocean Park. Another survivor of the wreck was William Begg, who was severely injured when a life-boat was smashed against the ship’s stern quarter by heavy seas. He married Maud Tay- lor of Ocean Park, and lives here today, having raised a fi ne family and estab- lished himself as one of the communi- ty’s leading citizens…” — March 18, 1932, North Beach Tribune (Ilwaco). And, fi nally, an explanation for what happened to that stoutest of wrecks: “Ancient North Beach Wreck Blasted to Clear Speedway. The last oaken bones of the bark Harvest Home, the oldest prominent ‘wreck-mark’ on the North Beach were last week blasted away from the sands of the shore on which the old wooden hull came aground on a bright moonlight night in the fall of (1882) … The protruding timbers of the old windjammer were an obstacle to the automobile races, the (auto racing) committee agreed, and were blown out to clear the speed- way course. … T he Harvest Home was (made) of heavy oaken timbers that withstood the breakers for these 45 years. The wreck was an object of sight- seeing interest to the many beach visi- tors for nearly half a century.” — Aug. 3, 1923, Ilwaco Tribune. Independent scholar Nancy Lloyd lives at Point Ellice near Chinook, Washington. Classifieds Searching for Employees? PLACE YOUR JOB POSTING HERE Special Includes: • 2 Weeks in Print & Online • Logo Included • Facebook Boost • Featured Advertising Call Brittany at 800-781-3211 or 503-325-3212 GARAGE SALE SELL YOUR VEHICLE HERE! SEASON IS HERE! If it Drives or Floats... ONLY $ 25 $ 49.95 ys for 3 da Call 800.781.3211 or 503-325-3212 to advertise today! 181 Lost & Found 184 Personals 510 Condos for Sale 516 Lots & Acreage Bike Found Needs Home LOOKING for livestock buyers? Place a low-cost classified ad. If it doesn’t sell in two weeks We will give you two weeks for FREE! Waterfront Condo for Sale Port Warren in Warrenton One Bedroom In loft. $225,000 Call 503-895-9189 Lost Male engraved Wedding Band paired with masonic ring on military dog tag chain. Gold, quarter inch wide. Extreme Sentimental Value. Contact Kenneth at 503-325-5754. Possibly lost in Seaside coming home from my wife’s funeral in Riley’s Parking lot. To the owner of a lost black/ red Men’s Trek 820 SUPER DUTY bicycle this bike has been found in Seaside OR. This bike is worth $800 in brand new shape. Your bike is in custody of the Seaside county police dept waiting for an owner. If the bike isn’t claimed by Feb 18 I am going to attempt to claim the bike. For details on the bike and how the bike can be returned contact me at my contact, William Lambert 741 Avenue B #3 Seaside, OR 97138 (503) 739-6548. ADVERTISE TODAY 800.781.3211 or 503-325-3212 “Searching for you” 57 year old hard working man seeking someone who likes these words. Friendship, respect, adventure, laughter, love, loyalty, soul mate, fairy tales and rainbows. Call or text Kevin (503)440-6693 201 Antique & Classic Vehicles 28th Annual Astoria Automotive Swap Meet Vendors Wanted Clatsop Fairgrounds Saturday March 14th. 8am-2pm Contact Fred 503-440-9481 Dorothy 503-468-0006 A small town newspaper with a global outlook View lot West Hills 45 W Grand Ave Columbia River, Ocean, Meglar Bridge View 225k F.S.B.O. 971-221-5196 619 Commercial Rental Retail or office space for lease with private bathroom. 700 square feet in Downtown Long Beach. $650+ utilities. Great location across from Veterans Field. 360-244-2720 Advertisers who want quick results use classified ads consistently. Call 503-325-3211 to place your ad today! One of the Pacific Northwest’s great small newspapers www.dailyastorian.com
