[2] Power was furnished by twin steam engines, each driving a pitman arm connected to a crankpin on the sternwheel.

[3] On March 7, 1902, at 12:30 pm while en route to Bandon, Welcome became stranded on the north flats of the Coquille River during a very heavy squall, with the wind blowing at gale strength and a rough sea.

[4] They rigged the anchor to Welcome, and that night, when the tide was high, hove the vessel off the bank without damage.

[4] Because the master of the Welcome was unfamiliar with the route, and the night was very dark, the keeper of the life-saving station piloted Welcome down to Bandon.

[5][6] The vessel broke its mooring lines during high water, drifted into trees, and was damaged beyond repair.