Echo was a sternwheel steamboat built in 1901 at the Ellingson yard in Coquille, Oregon. Measuring 65 feet (19.81 meters) in length with a beam of 16.4 feet (5.00 meters) and a depth of hold of 2.0 feet (0.61 meters), the vessel had an overall size of 76 gross tons and 49 net tons. Designed for service on the Coquille River on the Southern Oregon Coast, Echo played a vital role in regional transportation during its operational years. In 1901, Echo was one of only three steamers operating between Coquille and Myrtle Point, alongside the propeller Reta and the sternwheeler Welcome. These vessels collectively carried significant freight—1,554 tons upriver and 2,834 tons downriver—primarily consisting of general merchandise and agricultural products. The largest single freight item was 800 tons of general merchandise upriver and 1,035 tons of milk downriver. The steamer also transported a substantial number of passengers, totaling over 10,000 during its service life. Regular operations in October 1908 saw Echo, under Master E.H. James, making daily runs from Myrtle Point to Coquille City, departing at 8:00 a.m. and returning by 4:00 p.m. The vessel was involved in a minor collision in 1905 with the launch Dixie at Coquille City, which resulted in a twisted stern for Echo but no serious damage to either vessel. At some point, Echo sank in the Coquille River but was subsequently raised, illustrating its importance to local commerce. By early 1910, Echo was operating between Coquille City and Myrtle Point. During this period, ownership interests shifted when Chief Engineer C.I. Kime's stake was bought out by Allen Panter, son of Captain W.R. Panter. Later that year, Echo was dismantled, and its machinery was installed into a new vessel, Dora, which was described as larger and more advanced. The transition marked the end of Echo's service, with its legacy rooted in its role in regional transportation and commerce during the early 20th century.

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