Mohican II

MOHICAN II (steamboat)
Location Steel Pier, Lake George, New York
Coordinates 43°25′15″N 73°42′34″W / 43.42083°N 73.70944°W / 43.42083; -73.70944Coordinates: 43°25′15″N 73°42′34″W / 43.42083°N 73.70944°W / 43.42083; -73.70944
Area 0.9 acre (0.4 ha)
Built 1907
Architect J.W. Millard
Architectural style steamboat
NRHP Reference # 10000554[1]
Added to NRHP August 19, 2010

Mohican II is a historic steel riveted hull excursion steamboat located at Lake George in Warren County, New York. She was built in 1907-08 for the Lake George Steamboat Company by the T.S. Marvel Shipuilding Company of Newburgh, New York. She measures 117 ft (36 m) in length, 26 ft (7.9 m) in beam, and 8.3 ft (2.5 m) depth of hold. She was designed for use on Lake George as an excursion vessel, has been in continuous use for over 100 years[2] and is the oldest passenger vessel in the United States.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places". WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 8/16/10 THROUGH 8/20/10. National Park Service. 2010-08-27.
  2. William P. Dow; Matthew Dow & L. Garofalini (October 1999). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Mohican II". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-12-10. See also: "Accompanying 16 photos".
  3. "Lake George Steamboat Company". Discover Saratoga. Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau. Retrieved 12 August 2015.


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