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Multnomah (sternwheeler)
The sternwheeler ''Multnomah'' was built at East Portland, Oregon in 1885 and operated on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers until 1889 in the United States. She was later transferred to Puget Sound and became one of the better known steamboats operating there. Construction and Early Operations She was built for the run from Portland to Oregon City and was considered one of the top boats on the Willamette River at the time.Newell, Gordon R., ''Ships of the Inland Sea'', at 120-21, 131, 148, 165, Binford and Mort, Portland, OR (2nd Ed. 1960) One of her early captains was James D. Miller (1830–1914).Newell, Gordon R., ed., ''H.W. McCurdy Marine History of the Pacific Northwest'', at 57, 88, 101, 197, 214, 233, 249, 358, Superior Publishing, Seattle, WA 1966 Transfer to Puget Sound In 1889, ''Multnomah'' was transferred to Puget Sound, where under the ownership of the S. Willey Navigation Company she made regular runs from Olympia to points on Puget Sound. In 1900, Captain H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Tree Point
Three Tree Point is a low, gravelly, triangle-shaped spit jutting into the east side of Puget Sound. It is referred to on some navigation charts as "Point Pully", in recognition of crew member Robert Pulley of the Wilkes Expedition. History In early years of development on Three Tree Point, a dock was built on the north beach. The area then was primarily used as for resort or summer homes and cabins. As the area grew with more permanent residents, a clubhouse called "The Cove" was built with a tennis court and dance floor area, which was used frequently for events, parties, etc. During the early years of World War II, lookouts would take turns in the light tower, searching the skies for possible enemy planes. Today, Three Tree Point is a densely populated residential area where much attention has been paid toward tree preservation. The surrounding waters are popular among scuba diving, scuba divers. See also *Burien, Washington References External links photos of tug agroun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
