m 26 Dec 1848 Yamhill Co., OR
William Logan
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Brother Jonathan was a paddle steamer that struck an uncharted rock near Point St. George, off the coast of Crescent City, CA on 30 July 1865. The ship was carrying 244 passengers and crew, together with a large shipment of gold. Only 19 survived, making it the deadliest shipwreck up to that time on the Pacific Coast of the US
The Brother Jonathan Cemetery: California Registered Historical Landmark #541 in situ. Graves of victims and others are around the flagpole. Historical Plaque reads: "Brother Jonathan Cemetery - This memorial is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the wreck of the Pacific Mail steamer Brother Jonathan at point St. George's Reef, July 30, 1865. California Registered Historical Landmark No. 541. Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Del Norte Historical Society, October 20, 1960."
m 26 Dec 1848 Yamhill Co., OR
William Logan
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Brother Jonathan was a paddle steamer that struck an uncharted rock near Point St. George, off the coast of Crescent City, CA on 30 July 1865. The ship was carrying 244 passengers and crew, together with a large shipment of gold. Only 19 survived, making it the deadliest shipwreck up to that time on the Pacific Coast of the US
The Brother Jonathan Cemetery: California Registered Historical Landmark #541 in situ. Graves of victims and others are around the flagpole. Historical Plaque reads: "Brother Jonathan Cemetery - This memorial is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the wreck of the Pacific Mail steamer Brother Jonathan at point St. George's Reef, July 30, 1865. California Registered Historical Landmark No. 541. Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Del Norte Historical Society, October 20, 1960."
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