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Lower Big River |
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Tour: Historical Photos Log Boat/Ferry (Maru) |
Click on image to enlarge (121K).The boat depicted above was used to drive log rafts, break up logjams and ferry workers and logging camp residents up and down river (see Picture #2 for more info on craft). The photo caption reads: "The SS Maru on Big River. Next to the cabin is George Jarvis, the engineer. Phil Goodhart by the donkey was the fireman." The boat built locally and was originally named "Big River". Photo provided courtesy of the Mendocino Historical Society and the Held Poage Memorial Home and Research Library (from the Collection of Robert Lee). #02762, Silva.
Click on image to enlarge (99K). Click here to display a larger version (301K).Photo caption: The "Big River" at Mendocino, also known as the Maru. Used for pulling logs off banks, sorting logs after water drives. Also took passengers, had a licensed captain and first engineer. Built in Mendocino in 1920. Craft weight 17 tons with 15 horse power, length 51 feet, breadth 18 feet, depth 3.8 feet." Photo provided courtesy of the Mendocino Historical Society and the Held Poage Memorial Home and Research Library (from the Collection of Robert Lee).
Click on image to enlarge (21K)."Mr. Jarvis, captain of the Maru on the Big River." Photo provided courtesy of the Mendocino Historical Society and the Held Poage Memorial Home and Research Library (from the Collection of Robert Lee). L#07961, Wilson.
Click on image to enlarge (132K).Maru on Big River near Mendocino, July 9, 1906. Photo provided courtesy of the Mendocino Historical Society and the Held Poage Memorial Home and Research Library (from the Collection of Robert Lee). l-07772, Escola.
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