Cool photos.

Unknown photographer posted on local page.

February 27, 1931 - The steamer Sea Foam broke into two pieces on the south reef of the harbor at Point Arena. Most of the cargo washed out to sea, and the ship was a total loss. She had wrecked six days before, while battling a heavy sea.


The wreck was described by the Beacon, “Captain A. K. Simonson, of the ill fated craft, was on the bridge as they were entering the harbor and decided that owing to the rough water inside he had better put out as he could not tie up in any event. It was when he was bringing the boat around that she was caught by a heavy tow and carried over against the south reef; the first impact crashed and disabled the propeller, leaving the vessel helpless; the second crash tore a huge hole in the hull and she was then lifted bodily on top of the reef and settled down high and dry.” The Point Arena Coast Guard immediately sent a rescue boat and evacuated the crew of 20. After the ship broke into two pieces, the wreckage washed up on the beach.

Built in 1904, the Sea Foam had been a familiar sight in Mendocino. In 1916, she began making two trips per week between San Francisco and Mendocino, carrying cargo and up to 70 passengers. Passenger service ended in 1920. During the years before the wreck, she had been carrying cargo between Eureka and San Francisco, with occasional stops in Point Arena. The Beacon reported that many locals drove to Point Arena to view the wreck, and “the loss of this familiar old boat will bring a feeling of regret to many along the coast.”

The Wreck of the Sea Foam at Point Arena, 1931. People identified in the photograph are: Eiler C. Oppenlander, John Ottoson, Fred Jones, Edna Oppenlander, Eileen Oppenlander Gummerus, John Gummerus.

Here  are some pics of the Newberg, a schooner who in 1918 misjudged her position and grounded ashore on Salmon Creek beach. Note the attempts to refloat her. They put a lot more effort into saving a vessel then than is done today. The Vera, a 60 foot steel fishing boat hit the same beach a couple years ago when the captain thought he was far enough out to sea to sleep the night, and probably substances off. For several days it could have been pulled off by the CG but no, it wasn't and now the hull is below the sand level and the SS mask often is seen jutting out. Timber pieces and cables can still be spotted where the Newburg grounded about halfway from the parking lot to Mussel Point.

Missed some pics. Here they are.

 

 

Camanche a week ago.

Emerald Bay freezes over - first time since the 90’s!

 

Wonder how the floor pans are  on that van...

Wonder how the floor pans are  on that van...

Completely replaced, possibly more than once, I’d guess!

From a bucket list trip.
Daughter jumping into -6c (28.4F) water
Penguins in the katabatic winds
Where you really really need a dry suit

From a bucket list trip.
Daughter jumping into -6c (28.4F) water
Penguins in the katabatic winds
Where you really really need a dry suit

That’s nukking futs .. I like it 

 

I took this picture at Folsom Lake

Thanks for releasing me