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Steamer Hendrick Hudson

The Hendrick Hudson was built for the Hudson River Day Line in 1906 by T.S. Marvel Shipbuilding Co. of Newburgh, N.Y.   She was 379’ long, had an inclined compound engine, and six boilers.   A handsome and popular boat, the Hudson ran from 1906 through the season of 1948.

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TheHendrick Hudsonunder construction at the Marvel shipyard, Newburgh, N.Y., March 16, 1906. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum

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Probably theHendrick Hudsoncoming into Kingston Point Park, ca.1910, with a large crowd waiting on the pier, and an Ulster & Delaware Railroad train waiting for passengers to take up into the Catskills for vacation. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum

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TheHendrick Hudsonat Bear Mountain State Park, ca. 1930s. Bear Mountain Park was a very popular destination for New Yorkers who traveled north on this and many other steamers for decades to enjoy a day of hiking and picnicking in a beautiful setting. Bear Mountain remains popular still with New Yorkers, but there are no more pleasant trips there by steamer. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum

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TheHendrick Hudsonunderway with a full crowd aboard, c. late 1930s. The cabin cruiserFlossyis approaching the steamer. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum

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TheHendrick Hudsonlate in her career with a full crowd aboard, ca. late 1940s. TheHendrickwas always a popular boat. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum

Steamer Hendrick Hudson