Narrow escapes, hilarious predicaments, and grim disasters are all part of the rich and varied experiences of a young tugboat captain on the Columbia River during the era between the grand old sternwheelers and the multi-thousand horsepower tugboats of today. The author had captured the excitement o this episode in his life and presented it in and informal manner that will appeal to a wide audience. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. 128 pages. Map.

1900-1999, History, Nichols, Dean, Remorqueurs Columbia (Fleuve) Histoire 20e siècle, Seafaring life, Seafaring life Columbia River, Tugboats, Tugboats Columbia River History 20th century, United States Columbia River, Vie en mer Columbia (Fleuve)

The race A special loan program A lesson in predence His heritage The willows Knute Slim Bridge of the Gods The Corbett light Lost love and lesson learned Breakdown on Hamilton Island Victory at Hamilton Island Audacity or daring? Bonneville again The Dubois mill More funny things Sometimes the bad guys won A burned hand For stories Other funny things A magnificent vessel Inventions The big invention Russell Towboat and Moorage Company Portland Tug and Barge The Army General construction The final story