点评:The Columbia River Maritime Museum is fascinating as one witnesses the strength of the elements. The confluence of the Columbia River and Pacific Ocean is one of the most treacherous, natural phenomenon of the Pacific Ocean. The recordings, histories, shipwreck maps, and simulated pitch of a Coast Guard boat gives new meaning of bravery to those who serve in the Coast Guard. Being strapped to the rails of a boat in roiling waters to keep from being thrown overboard, on a vessel that must be able to upright itself if flipped upside-down, and be self-baling, makes one pause for a self-evaluation of service to one's country. Admission also includes exploring a Coast Guard Cutter which accompanied a floating light house in the mouth of the Columbia which never was left unmanned. It gives one pause to think of living in close quarters, in open waters, for long periods of time. In addition, artifacts taken from the Peter Iredale is intriguing if you take the time to drive on the beach to view the remains of the Iredale which declines over time. This is true-maritime fascination at its best. At present the museum is expanding its exhibition space.
翻译:哥伦比亚河海事博物馆令人着迷,因为它能让人亲眼见证大自然的威力。哥伦比亚河与太平洋的交汇是太平洋最危险的自然现象之一。博物馆的记录、历史、沉船地图以及海岸警卫队船只的模拟俯仰,赋予了海岸警卫队士兵新的“勇气”意义。在翻滚的海水中,为了不被抛下海,他们被绑在船舷上;在翻滚的海水中,他们必须能够自行扶正,并且能够自行排水;这一切,都让人不禁反思自己为国效力的决心。门票还包括参观一艘海岸警卫队快艇,它曾与哥伦比亚河口一座漂浮的灯塔一起,从未无人值守。这让人不禁思考,在广阔的水域中,长期生活在狭小的空间里是多么令人难忘。此外,如果您驱车沿着海滩漫步,欣赏随着时间流逝而逐渐衰败的“彼得·艾瑞戴尔”号遗迹,您一定会对从“彼得·艾瑞戴尔”号上打捞出的文物感到兴趣盎然。这才是真正的航海魅力的巅峰。目前,博物馆正在扩大展览空间。