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Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots
Photo Gallery
Boats carrying pilots are designated with a red and white flag. Up the pilot ladder. Capt. McIntyre directs the vessel. Ship traffic on the Columbia River.
Pilot/U.S. Flags
Pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridge of a ship
View out the bridge
Sunrise on the Columbia River. Swan Island is in the distance. Down by the Broadway Bridge. Ships bow
Transiting upriver
The St. Johns Railroad Bridge
Docking in Portland
Ship's bow
Car carrier's typically have high freeboard and can be difficult to maneuver.
Car carrier

Page updated: September 01, 2009