• :
  • Member Center
  • :
  • Make This Your Home Page
  • :
  • Special Offers
kgw.com Web  
HealthWebCenter

Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you

Safety Watch
Professional Eye Care
Fresh Ideas with
Leigh Ann:

fresh ideas
Recipes & Quick Tips
Comments | Recommended

Historic steamboat damaged on river rocks during voyage

06:16 PM PDT on Friday, June 27, 2008

By KGW Staff

PORTLAND, Ore. -- A historic steamboat lost power on the Columbia River Friday evening.

The Coast Guard said the Steamer Portland was on a trip to Cascade Locks when it backed into some rocks and lost power.

The ship was dragging anchor and drifting. All passengers were on deck wearing life jackets and no injuries were reported.

kgw.com Graphic

Ship crews were deciding on whether to get a tug to tow the boat back to port.

The boat was scheduled to compete in the 33rd Sternwheeler Days Festival in Cascade Locks on Saturday and Sunday.

Advertisement

Popular Stories