Published 11 days ago • loading... • Updated 11 days agoShow Less IconRemembering Astor’s ship, the Tonquin, 215 years after it exploded Summary by OPBThe Tonquin helped settle Astoria and was the key to John Jacob Astor’s effort to build a worldwide fur-trading empire. But in 1811 the ship exploded, killing an untold number of tribal members and putting an end to Astor’s northward expansion.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconOPBCenterFactualityOwnershipRemembering Astor’s ship, the Tonquin, 215 years after it explodedThe Tonquin helped settle Astoria and was the key to John Jacob Astor’s effort to build a worldwide fur-trading empire. But in 1811 the ship exploded, killing an untold number of tribal members and putting an end to Astor’s northward expansion.11 days ago·Portland, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsFather's Day SaleGet 40% off Vantage subscriptions for yourself or a friend.Get StartedCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated11 days agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageOPB broke the news in Portland, United States 11 days ago on Saturday, June 6, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsAstoria, Oregon Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsAstoria, Oregon Plus IconShow All