Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The steel barque Peter Iredale, built in 1890 at Maryport, England, ran ashore on Clatsop Spit on October 25, 1906, while bound for the Columbia River. All 27 aboard, including two stowaways, were rescued, and a British inquiry placed no blame on the captain or crew (Wikipedia).
Its remains are still visible in Fort Stevens State Park (Travel Oregon).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
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Public access
Open to the public The wreck is on the beach in Fort Stevens State Park (Travel Oregon). Last checked: Oct 31, 2026.
Explore more
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- Nearby: Fort Stevens (Hammond, OR), Fort Columbia (Chinook, WA), Captain George Flavel House Museum (Astoria, OR), North Head Lighthouse (Ilwaco, WA)
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