Charles Devens (bark)

The pioneer bark Charles Devens was wrecked in February, 1870, while attempting to sail out of Coos Bay laden with lumber. She became water-logged, was brought back to North Bend, and, on discharging her cargo, was found to be so badly damaged that repairs were not attempted, and she was abandoned on the mud flats. E. W. Wright, Remarkable Trip of the 'Shoshone,' Willamette and Columbia Transportation Enterprises, Lewis & Dryden's Marine History of the Pacific Northwest. New York: Antiquarian Press, Ltd., 1961., p.188.

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