Story
This pilot boat was built in 1977 by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Inc. in Freeland, WA.
Historical Notes
Kyle Stubbs reports (August 2026): "Circa 2008 this vessel was phased out of service and replaced by a faster, aluminum hull pilot boat of the same name built by Kvichak of Seattle WA USA.
Owners & Masters
In 1977 she was owned by Columbia River Bar Pilots, Astoria OR USA.
In 2005 she was owned by Saddle Mountain Inc. (Columbia River Bar Pilots), Astoria OR USA.
In 2009-2019 she was owned by Tongue Point Job Corps Center, Astoria OR USA.
Name Significance
Named for the Columbia River.
References
wireless2.fcc.gov ↗ (website viewed 15/08/2026)
