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Domestic News
June 8, 1917
The Evening Herald
Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon
What is this article about?
The river steamer Ellen grounded on rocks in the Columbia River near The Dalles on Wednesday night, with a hole in the stern. Four men aboard refused rescue to attempt refloating the vessel amid high water.
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COLUMBIA RIVER STEAMER AGROUND
FOUR MEN ABOARD REFUSE TO LEAVE, THO HOLE IN STERN AND SHIP IS FAST ON THE ROCKS
THE DALLES, June 8--The river steamer Ellen is fast on the rocks in the Columbia River near here, where she grounded Wednesday night. Rockets for help were sent up.
The four men aboard are believed to be safe, but on account of high water the boats have not dared approach the boat.
A rowboat from the Washington shore reached the Ellen yesterday, but the four men aboard refused to come ashore, as they want to endeavor to float the ship. She has a hole in the stern and is fast on the rocks.
FOUR MEN ABOARD REFUSE TO LEAVE, THO HOLE IN STERN AND SHIP IS FAST ON THE ROCKS
THE DALLES, June 8--The river steamer Ellen is fast on the rocks in the Columbia River near here, where she grounded Wednesday night. Rockets for help were sent up.
The four men aboard are believed to be safe, but on account of high water the boats have not dared approach the boat.
A rowboat from the Washington shore reached the Ellen yesterday, but the four men aboard refused to come ashore, as they want to endeavor to float the ship. She has a hole in the stern and is fast on the rocks.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Disaster
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Steamer Ellen
Columbia River
Aground
The Dalles
Shipwreck
Where did it happen?
The Dalles, Columbia River
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
The Dalles, Columbia River
Event Date
June 8, Grounded Wednesday Night
Outcome
four men safe; ship has hole in stern and is fast on rocks; no other casualties reported
Event Details
The river steamer Ellen grounded on rocks in the Columbia River near The Dalles Wednesday night. Rockets sent for help. High water prevented approaches. Rowboat from Washington shore reached but men refused to leave to try floating the ship.