sellner.samantha added a note to 21 in 1898-99 Keeper Logs in 1871-1900 Yaquina Head Lighthouse Letter books, saying “On Nov. 17th at 6 A.M. the British Ship Atalanta went ashore about 25 miles south of this station and was a total wreck. There were 27 of the crew. Three saved themselfs and twenty four were lost. She was loaded with wheat and flour. Sailed from Tocoma fo”
sellner.samantha added a note to 18 in 1898-99 Keeper Logs in 1871-1900 Yaquina Head Lighthouse Letter books, saying “September 20: Mr. Breatherton hauling his household goods from Newport.
September 22: Mr. Breatherton went on Watch and duties at the station to learn everything so that the Keeper could leave the 1st Asst on his 30 day leave of absence.
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