The steamer Alexander Hamilton was built for the Day Line and joined the fleet in 1924. She was 338.6’ long and was meant to be a running mate for the Robert Fulton. She had an inclined three- cylinder triple expansion engine, and was a side-wheeler as were most of the Day Line boats. She was the first of the Day Liners to burn oil instead of coal. The Hamilton was a popular boat and ran for many, many years, in fact through the season of 1971, the last of the real steamboats to run on the Hudson and a much beloved boat.
TheAlexander Hamiltonwith many flags flying probably early in her career. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum
TheAlexander Hamiltonat Bear Mountain pier, c. 1950s. The Bear Mountain Bridge is her backdrop. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum
TheAlexander Hamiltonleaving Newburgh, New York, going north. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum
Aerial view of steamerAlexander Hamiltonleaving Bear Mountain. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum
Bordon Milk Company’s famous mascot and trademark, Elsie the Cow, goes on a special trip for children on theAlexander Hamilton, circa early 1950s. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum
TheAlexander Hamiltonheaded under the Tappan Zee Bridge, circa 1960. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum
Security guards on last voyage of theAlexander Hamilton,September 6, 1971. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum
Last trip of steamerAlexander Hamiltonpassing Poughkeepsie, New York, September 6, 1971. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum
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