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Domestic News
December 5, 1932
Seward Daily Gateway
Seward, Seward County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Freighter Sea Thrush grounded at Columbia River entrance in dense fog; 31 crew evacuated by coast guard, but Capt. Ernest Landstrom of Seattle refused to leave amid heavy surf and doubts about the vessel's survival.
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CAPTAIN LANDSTROM REFUSES TO LEAVE VESSEL AGROUND AT MOUTH OF RIVER
ASTORIA, Ore., Dec. 5.—Capt. Ernest Landstrom of Seattle stood alone on the bridge of his vessel last night facing possible death. His vessel, the freighter Sea Thrush, went aground at the entrance of Columbia River in a dense fog and, in view of the heavy surf, doubts were expressed if it could withstand a night's battering.
The crew of 31 were taken ashore by a coast guard cutter but the Captain refused to leave the ship. Captain Landstrom was making port without a pilot, grounding at daybreak, Sunday.
ASTORIA, Ore., Dec. 5.—Capt. Ernest Landstrom of Seattle stood alone on the bridge of his vessel last night facing possible death. His vessel, the freighter Sea Thrush, went aground at the entrance of Columbia River in a dense fog and, in view of the heavy surf, doubts were expressed if it could withstand a night's battering.
The crew of 31 were taken ashore by a coast guard cutter but the Captain refused to leave the ship. Captain Landstrom was making port without a pilot, grounding at daybreak, Sunday.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Disaster
What keywords are associated?
Sea Thrush Grounding
Columbia River
Dense Fog
Captain Landstrom
Vessel Aground
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Ernest Landstrom
Where did it happen?
Entrance Of Columbia River
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Entrance Of Columbia River
Event Date
Daybreak, Sunday (Reported Dec. 5)
Key Persons
Capt. Ernest Landstrom
Outcome
crew of 31 taken ashore safely; vessel at risk from heavy surf; captain remained aboard facing possible death.
Event Details
The freighter Sea Thrush went aground in dense fog while entering Columbia River without a pilot. Doubts expressed about withstanding the battering from heavy surf overnight.