on november 6, 1907, at 8:00 a.m. in foggy conditions on the willamette river, "bailey gatzert" collided with the dredge "portland", which was then at work on the river. there was no loss of life. the dredge was sunk, with an estimated damage of $10,000. a hole was torn in the bow of the "bailey gatzert" just above the water line. damage to the steamer was estimated at $1,000. the steamboat inspection service conducted an investigation from november 8, to december 3, which exonerated the master of the "gatzert" from all blame.