Men work on a ship while docked in Portland. A crane is lifting a platform packed with bagged goods, while several men look downward into the hold. A river and other docks can be seen in the background (negative 7 of 10).

The Italian ship Feltre at a dock in Portland, with people and a crane visible on the dock. The crane is on a rail system built into the dock. In the distance, docks, buildings, and water tower can be seen (negative 1 of 10).

Ships moored at a dock in Portland, next to a building at Pier No. 2. “Feltre” is painted on the larger ship, which is next to a smaller tug boat. Wooded hills can be seen in the background, behind the building (negative 8 of 10).

Photograph showing two crew members of the cargo ship Mormacsea. Both men are facing towards the camera, and standing in sunken areas of the floor in what appears to be a machine room. Pipes, levers and wheels can be seen along the walls and in the foreground of the photograph. During WWII, the Mormacsea later served as a troopship (negative 1 of 22).

A man sits in front of a desk with both arms extended, holding what appears to be a schematic drawing. His pants and collared shirt are stained, and he is wearing a hat with an embroidered “M” on the front. During WWII, the Mormacsea later served as a troopship (negative 10 of 22).

A man faces away from the camera and towards a set of pipes and wheels, in what appears to be a machine room aboard the Mormacsea. He has his left arm raised and is turning a wheel. Other pipes and pieces of machinery can be seen throughout the frame. During WWII, the Mormacsea later served as a troopship (negative 11 of 22).

Three crew members of the cargo ship Mormacsea, seated at tables in a dining area. Two of the men are seated together, while a third is at a separate table and is writing something on paper. Open portholes can be seen behind the seating area. During WWII, the Mormacsea later served as a troopship (negative 4 of 22).

Crew members aboard the cargo ship Mormacsea, seen in front of the Willamette river (?). Two men on the deck stand on top of a pile of cut wood, which is stacked and lashed together with chains. Piers and industrial warehouses can be seen across the river. During WWII, the Mormacsea later served as a troopship (negative 16 of 22).

Photograph showing cargo ship Mormacsea, moored to a wooden dock by several visible ropes. “Mormacsea” is painted on the side of the vessel, and a train car of goods can be seen to its left, on a set of tracks. The Willamette River (likely) can be seen to the right, with industrial buildings and docks in the distance. During WWII, the Mormacsea later served as a troopship (negative 21 of 22).

Three men stand aboard the cargo ship Mormacsea. Below the group is a large sign reading “Mormacsea”, which is attached to the front of what appears to be a windowed room. One of the men is wearing a captain’s uniform and hat. During WWII, the Mormacsea later served as a troopship (negative 8 of 22).

An aerial view of American Mail line freighter China Mail, stuck in a bank on the Columbia River, opposite the entrance to the Willamette River north of Portland. A sternwheeler ship appears to be pushing it (negative 1 of 5).

Photograph showing damage to the S.S. Coast Miller after it collided with the Burnside Bridge. The freighter collided with the bridge after a failed attempt by the bridge operator to raise the draw (negative 1 of 11).

Photograph showing the damaged S.S. Coast Miller freighter and the Burnside Bridge. Several broken masts and a smokestack can be seen on the ship, which is directly under the bridge at night (negative 11 of 11).

Crew members of the S.S. Coast Miller gather on the deck of the freighter, observing damage to a mast. The ship collided with the Burnside Bridge after a failed attempt by the bridge operator to raise the draw (negative 5 of 11).

Damage aboard the S.S. Coast miller freighter after it collided with the Burnside Bridge, due to a failed attempt by the bridge operator to raise the draw. A piece of a broken mast can be seen (negative 8 of 11).

River steamer Barry K. and a barge after they collided with another river steamer, Pennsylvanian. The Western Transportation Co. barge is partially submerged in the Willamette River. The Broadway Bridge can be seen in the distance (negative 4 of 12).

Photograph showing the steamship Santa Clara docked in front of the Astoria Flour Mills in Astoria, Oregon. Handwritten label on the print reads, "Astoria Flour Mills Co. Loading the first flour to be shipped to New York through the Panama Canal from the Columbia River. Woodfield Photo."

Photograph showing the British steamship Harpalion docked on the Willamette River at the North Bank Dock in Portland, Oregon. A man stands on deck, looking at the camera. Handwritten label on the print reads, "British S.S. 'Harpalion.' Loaded at North Bank Dock, Portland, Ore. by Northern Grain and Warehouse Co. for Strauss & Co. of London. 8500 tons Wheat and Barley - Largest Mixed Cargo ever shipped from Portland. November 29, 1913."

Photograph showing the steamship U.S.S. Edward Luckenbach docked on the Columbia River at a port in Vancouver, Washington. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Port Terminals, Vancouver, Wn. and SP&S Railway Company grain elevators with bulk storage capacity of 2,852,000 bushels, leased to Archer Daniels Midland Company."