Shipwrecks of Curry County - H S Contino - Libros - Arcadia Publishing Library Editions - 9781540216939 - 17 de julio de 2017
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Shipwrecks of Curry County

H S Contino

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Shipwrecks of Curry County

Historically, mariners considered the Oregon coast one of the most dangerous in the world. In 1852, explorers discovered gold in the rivers and along the beaches in Curry County, which is located in the southwestern corner of the state. Subsequent settlement concentrated on the coast. With few roads, water transportation was crucial for early settlers. The area contained many potential dangers to ships, including unpredictable weather, frequent fog, and submerged rocks and reefs. There have been many shipwrecks in the area like that of the tanker Larry Doheny, which was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine during World War II. Curry County is home to Cape Blanco, the second most westerly point in the continental United States, and Port Orford, the only open-water port on the Oregon coast (and one of only six "dolly" ports in the world). Modern technology and port improvements have reduced the number of shipwrecks, but accidents still occur.

Medios de comunicación Libros     Hardcover Book   (Libro con lomo y cubierta duros)
Publicado 17 de julio de 2017
ISBN13 9781540216939
Editores Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Páginas 130
Dimensiones 170 × 244 × 10 mm   ·   412 g
Lengua English  

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