This photo shows Kelly taking a photo of what's left of the wreck of the Peter Iredale. On October 25, 1906, the British sailing ship Peter Iredale ran aground on Clatsop Beach. No hands were lost, but the ship was declared a total loss. It became an famous landmark and tourist curiosity. Much of the superstructure was salvaged at the time, but this portion of the ship was left for wind, time, and tide to deal with. Fort Stevens State Park, OR

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