Cleanup activities after SS Iowa wrecks on Peacock Spit, WA

The transcript recounts the tragic story of the freighter Iowa and its crew of 34, who perished after the ship struck near the Columbia River. Despite desperate signals for help, the crew was lost before the Coast Guard could reach them. The disaster was witnessed by the North Head lighthouse crew, marking one of the worst maritime tragedies on the northwest coast since 1852.

What was left behind after the tragedy of the freighter Iowa?

• A rescue team

• A new cargo

• Records and debris

• A lighthouse

What was the significance of the oil-soaked signal flag?

• It was a sign of victory

• It marked the location of the wreck

• It was a warning to other ships

• It was a desperate call for help

Why couldn't the Coast Guard reach the Iowa?

• The ship was too far out at sea

• The weather was too calm

• The cutter could not approach within a mile

• The crew refused help

Who witnessed the tragedy of the Iowa?

• The Coast Guard

• A nearby ship

• The North Head Lighthouse crew

• Local fishermen

How far from shore did the disaster occur?

• 3 miles

• 10 miles

• 5 miles

• 1 mile