S.S. Ventura Shipwreck and Salvage
The S.S. Ventura went down with fine linens and wagon kits — and the coast ranches dressed well that year.
In 1879 the S.S. Ventura was wrecked off Point Sur with a cargo of fine linens and knock-down wagons. Ranchers came for miles around to salvage the cargo. The linens were divided among the housewives and the wagons were assembled and used for many years. This second disaster finally led to the decision to build Pt. Sur Light House.
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