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Massive passenger liner won race against fiery death

Published: July 30, 2020, 2 p.m.

Calm seas, a hard-working crew and a cool-headed skipper helped the steamship Congress and everyone on board survive a terrifying night after a fire broke out in the cargo hold and spread throughout the ship. (Coos Bay, Coos County; 1916) (For text and pictures, see http://offbeatoregon.com/1303c-steamer-congress-won-race-against-fiery-death.html)