The royal court of the Columbia River Yachting Association, on a boat during opening day of yachting season in Portland. Front: Captain Quentin Greeley, Jacob Nielsen (as Neptune), and back (left to right): Nancy Schuler, Kathie Cameron, and Pat Palitzsch, dressed as the daughters of Neptune. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 9, 1954 (negative 1 of 12).

People on a boat during the opening day of yachting season on the Columbia River. The boat is decorated with a luau theme, with people standing onboard wearing grass skirts and leis. Two palm trees have been mounted onboard. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 9, 1954 (negative 6 of 12).

Photograph, taken from a high angle, showing three unidentified people aboard a yacht, the Sea Otter, that is moored along the Oregon shore of the Columbia River. Beacon Rock is visible in the background at upper left.

Photograph, taken from the side, of a yacht, the Betsy Ann. The yacht is moored near the 1905 Morrison Bridge in Portland. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Aerial photograph of part of the steamship Laurel after it wrecked on a sandbar near the North Jetty at the mouth of the Columbia River. According to reporting in the Oregon Journal, the steamer, carrying a load of lumber, encountered high seas from a gale as it left the river on Saturday, June 15, 1929. Around 2:30 or 3 a.m. on Sunday, June 16, the ship struck a sandbar and broke in two. One crew member, Russell Smith, died when a wave swept over the ship and he was washed overboard. Rescue boats retrieved the remaining crew members on June 16 and June 17, except for the captain, Louis Johnson, who initially refused to leave. He was rescued on Wednesday, June 19. A photograph similar to this one was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, June 18, 1929, under the headline "All Hands Off But the Skipper -- And He's Still There." That photograph had the following caption: "In this remarkable air view of the wrecked hulk of the steamship Laurel lying in the breakers off North jetty beach the figure of Captain Louis Johnson shows near the rail as he waved goodbye to The Journal plane which circled over him Monday afternoon. The plane, piloted by Dick Rankin of the Rankin System, Inc., carried Ralph Vincent, Journal staff photographer, who took the picture, and Dick Rummel of The Journal staff." The photograph accompanied two articles about the Laurel shipwreck, one titled "Gale Balks Effort to Rescue Skipper; Seas Pound Laurel," and another titled "Journal Men Get Air View." Image note: The text "S. S. Laurel" is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Boudoir card of a view of Port Gamble, Puget Sound, Washington Territory. There are several ships in port, and logs float on the bay in the foreground.

A view of the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington. A ship, named “Seaglamor” can be seen at a loading dock, on top of which is a large warehouse building. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway bridge over the river is in the distance (negative 8 of 17).

Photograph showing the Navy ship U.S.S. Portland passing under the St. Johns Bridge on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. Handwritten label on the print reads, "U.S.S. Portland. Angelus 74843." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "St. Johns Bridge, Portland, Ore. Cruiser in Willamette River."

People visiting the U.S.S. Toledo during a visit to Portland, moored at the foot of S.W. Alder Street, on the Willamette River. Families with children walk along a sidewalk and seawall, with sailors visible along the ship’s railing. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 10, 1954 (negative 5 of 7).

People lean over a seawall on the Willamette River, as the U.S.S. Toledo arrives for a visit in Portland. Several sailors can be seen waving from the desk of the ship. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 10, 1954 (negative 6 of 7).

The U.S.S. Amsterdam in arriving in Astoria with passengers. An airplane (likely from the United States Navy) can be seen flying by as people line the deck of the ship. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, October 15, 1945 (negative 2 of 19).

The U.S.S. Amsterdam in arriving in Astoria with passengers. A man is brought down a walkway on a litter before being placed in a medical vehicle. People can be seen crowding the deck of the ship, as well as on the dock looking towards the Amsterdam. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, October 15, 1945 (negative 3 of 19).

The U.S.S. Amsterdam, docked in Astoria shortly after its arrival with passengers. “Astoria” is painted across the hull of the ship, and people can be seen crowding its deck. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, October 15, 1945 (negative 6 of 19).

People gathered on S.W. Front Avenue in Portland, at the U.S.S. Algol. The ship is docked on the Willamette River, with a crowd standing around the ship on a sidewalk. Looking north on a bust Front Avenue the 1905 Morrison Bridge can also be seen in the distance (negative 4 of 4).

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a ship, the Lyman Stewart, stranded on rocks at the entrance to San Francisco Bay after a collision with the freighter Walter A. Luckenbach in October 1922. Alongside the Lyman Stewart are three boats. On the negative is the text “Ashore at Mile Rk. [two words, not legible] / Union Oil Tanker Lyman Stewart.” Image note: Light leaks. Possibly a copy negative.

A tugboat and small ship in the Willamette River as viewed from above. A rope extends from one vessel to the other, then into the water where it hauls lumber (not visible in this photo).

Two men, identified as H. Haines and Robert Linville at the boiler controls in the engine room of the S.S. Mariposa during boiler tests in its trial run. The luxury ship was reconstructed at Willamette Iron and Steel Co. This photograph was published in the September 30, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 8 of 9).

Photograph showing two boats with a timber raft on the Willamette River near the Steel Bridge in Portland. At center is a ship moored at a loading pier. In the distance are the open bascules of the Burnside Bridge.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a three-masted ship moored on the Willamette River in Portland. In the background is a bridge, possibly the 1894 Burnside Bridge. The view is probably toward the north. The ship may also be depicted in image Nos. 373G0433, 373G0434, and 373G0435. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to negative damage.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a three-masted ship on the Willamette River in Portland. Logs are floating in the river in the foreground. A bridge, probably the 1894 Burnside Bridge, is partially visible in the background. The view is probably to the north. The ship in this photograph may also be pictured in image No. 373G0434, 373G0435, and 373G0436. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing the U.S. Navy ship U.S.S. Oregon sailing on the Willamette River in front of downtown Portland. Many flags are displayed on the ship. Several airplanes fly over the city. Label on the print reads, "The Oregon at Home, Portland, Oregon. Copyright A. L. Ransford, No. 221." Handwritten note on the back reads, "Released only for S.P.&S. R.R. publications only, A. L. Ransford." Stamp on the back of the print for A. L. Ransford, Commercial Photographer, Portland, Oregon.

Photograph of the Taikai Maru and two other ships docked at Terminal No. 4, probably Municipal Terminal No. 4 in Portland.

Photograph showing the stern of the London-based steamer War Knight moored at a dock in Portland. The text “S. S. War Knight” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 376G0131.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing the London-based steamer War Knight moored on the Willamette River in Portland. The text “S. S. War Knight” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 376G0130.

Photograph, taken from water level, showing the steamer War Dog moored at Municipal Dock No. 2 on the Willamette River in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing the steamship Seiyo Maru moored at Municipal Terminal No. 4 on the Willamette River in Portland. The ship was part of fleet of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha company of Japan. See related image No. 376G0164. The text “Seiyo Maru, T. K. K.” is written on the negative sleeve. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing the steamship Seiyo Maru moored at Municipal Terminal No. 4 on the Willamette River in Portland. The ship was part of fleet of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha company of Japan. See related image No. 376G0163. The text “Seiyo Maru, T. K. K.” is written on the negative sleeve.

Plans for the top, side, and pilothouse of the Steamship R. R. Thompson. Drawing shows top view, side view, and a diagram of the pilothouse and adjoining rooms. Plans were likely drawn or collected by L. C. Hosford. It is unknown whether the plans are original or are later reproductions.