Captain Max Bliesath

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In an article in the Morning Oregonian on February 26, 1916 it states that:DORR CASE SET FOR TRIAL Inspectors to Proceed in Collision Hearing March 7. As Captain Max Bliesath, who was master of the steamer Temple E. Dorr when she collided with the Port of Portland – steamer Oklahoma last month, while both were bound for Portland through an, ice field on the Lower Columbia, has left the vessel and it is uncertain when the ship on which he is navigator will be in port again. United States Steamboat Inspectors Edwards and Wynn have determined to go ahead with the trial of the matter March 7 in so far as it effects Captain Julius Allyn, who was pilot of the Dorr. The Ocklahama, while under her own steam, was in tow of the tug Wallula and astern of them the Dorr was making her way. Due to the collision…

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