Albin News

1848-Captain Alexander V. Fraser, appointed the first chief of Revenue Marine Bureau in 1843, was detached to proceed around Cape Horn to San Francisco with new brig Lawrence. 1860-The light in the massive stone Minots Ledge Lighthouse, which was built on the original site of the one lost in 1851, was exhibited. Work on the new lighthouse was commenced in 1855 and finished in 1860. 1977-UTB-41332 from Station Cape Disappointment capsized in the Columbia River during a night training exercise. The UTB sank after the current swept it past the Columbia River Lightship. Three Coast Guardsmen were killed in the accident: BM3 Greg Morris, BM3 Ray Erb and SN Albin Erickson.

White Water Marine, of Sayville, N.Y., has been named the nation's newest dealer for Osprey Boat Company. The Silvana, Wash. builder selected White Water to represent them exclusively in New York. That decision was based on White Water's outstanding reputation and extensive experience with pilothouse-style boats, including Albin and Parker. Osprey builds boats from 21 to 29 ft. The Fisherman series, available in 22, 24 and 26 ft. lengths all share the same 8.5 ft. beam hull, which is based on Alaskan salmon boats. The boats have an array of features, including full-foam flotation, stainless steel framed windows, full walkaround decks, self-bailing cockpts and foam sandwiched stainless steel doors.