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.

How many people were observed taking turns at the telescope?

What significant event occurred three miles from shore?