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CLASSIC CASUALTIES
CALIFORNIA LIGHTHOUSE BORN OUT OF TRAGIC SHIPWRECKS
Professional Mariner – March 2009
It took years of petitioning the U.S. Lighthouse Service Board before money was allocated for a lighthouse at Pigeon Point. The most significant events influencing the decision were the wrecks of two ships, Coya and Hellespont, and the loss of many aboard. Review the story in the archives of: |
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PEWABIC SINKING
WAS ONE OF THE WORST GREAT LAKES DISASTERS
Professional Mariner – October/November 2005
She is remembered as the Ghost Ship of Thunder Bay and Lake Huron’s
Death Ship. The memory of the Pewabic has haunted mariners since her tragic
demise after the end of the Civil War.
Review the story in the archives of:
www.professionalmariner.com
SAN JUAN SINKING WRECKED LIVES AND REPUTATIONS
Professional Mariner – February/March 2004
The sinking of the passenger ship San Juan in 1929 was one of the worst disasters
ever along the coast of California. Lost in the wreck were an historic ship,
a captain’s reputation, and many productive and promising lives.
Review the story in the archives of:
www.professionalmariner.com
