Episode 3 of 3
Columbia River Arrival
- When
- 22 March 1811
- Where
- Columbia River
Tonquin reached the Columbia River on 22 March 1811, facing a dangerous bar.
The ship arrived at the Columbia River on 22 March 1811. The dangerous bar at the river's mouth posed a major problem for the vessel. This arrival facilitated the establishment of Fort Astoria.
Sources
- Tonquin (1807 ship) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
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