Addressing disaster - west coast life saving trail
http://localhistory.vpl.ca/link/cni44625
- Author
- Goddard, Joan M.
- Date
- Autumn 2000
- Geographic Location
- North America - Juan de Fuca, Strait of
- British Columbia - Vancouver Island
- British Columbia - West Coast Trail
- Material Type
- magazine article
- Abstract
- On January 23, 1906 the Valencia struck a reef between Clo-oose and Cape Beale, "the graveyard of ships." After this disaster, several safety measures were taken, such as a telegraph system, a light buoy, lifeboats, and what is now known as the West Coast Trail.
- Author
- Goddard, Joan M.
- Role
- Author
- Date
- Autumn 2000
- Period
- Twentieth century
- Corporation
- Valencia (Ship)
- Geographic Location
- North America - Juan de Fuca, Strait of
- British Columbia - Vancouver Island
- British Columbia - West Coast Trail
- Material Type
- magazine article
- Physical Description
- illustrations
- Source Title
- Resolution Quarterly newsletter of the Maritime Museum of British Columbia
- Pages
- 6-8
- Abstract
- On January 23, 1906 the Valencia struck a reef between Clo-oose and Cape Beale, "the graveyard of ships." After this disaster, several safety measures were taken, such as a telegraph system, a light buoy, lifeboats, and what is now known as the West Coast Trail.