When was it published?

February 5, 1888 in The Daily Morning Astorian

Domestic News February 5, 1888

The Daily Morning Astorian

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Gleaner Wreck, Ship Discovery, Salvage, Boat Wreck

Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon

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What is this article about?

Two men in a boat discovered the wreck of the Gleaner yesterday afternoon, about 100 yards from where it sank, in 14 feet of water at low tide and 7 feet underwater. They notified Capt. Jordan in town, claiming discovery despite others approaching, and steps will be taken to raise and salvage the vessel.

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Two men in a boat discovered and located the wreck of the Gleaner yesterday afternoon. She is about a hundred yards from where she went down, is in fourteen feet of water at low tide, and is about seven feet under the surface. They immediately came to town and notified Capt. Jordan. As they left they saw another boat with two men in it pulling for the same spot, but claim that they were the discoverers of the wreck. Steps will be made to raise the ill-fated craft and save whatever is worth saving.

What sub-type of article is it?

Shipping Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Gleaner Wreck Ship Discovery Salvage Boat Wreck

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Jordan

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Yesterday Afternoon

Key Persons

Capt. Jordan

Outcome

steps will be made to raise the ill-fated craft and save whatever is worth saving.

Event Details

Two men in a boat discovered and located the wreck of the Gleaner yesterday afternoon. She is about a hundred yards from where she went down, is in fourteen feet of water at low tide, and is about seven feet under the surface. They immediately came to town and notified Capt. Jordan. As they left they saw another boat with two men in it pulling for the same spot, but claim that they were the discoverers of the wreck.