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Passage of the John Gates Through Priest's Rapids
An 19th century account details the steamer John Gates navigating the Columbia River from the mouth to Priest's Rapids, using a long rope and barrel system to haul the craft past deadly rocks and whirlpools, describing the peril, captain’s skill, and the earlier failed attempt near Rock Island Rapids.
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John Gates
New York Times
Columbia
Cascades
Dalles
Priest’s Rapids
Keller Falls
Schuyler
Sens
Bexas
Hudson
New York
Troup
Great Columbia
Cabinet Rapids
Achilles
Rock Island
Rocky Island
Cabinet
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