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.
The Hendrick Hudson under construction at the Marvel shipyard, Newburgh, N.Y., March 16, 1906. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum
Probably the Hendrick Hudson coming 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
The Hendrick Hudson at 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
The Hendrick Hudson underway with a full crowd aboard, c. late 1930s. The cabin cruiser Flossy is approaching the steamer. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum
The Hendrick Hudson late in her career with a full crowd aboard, ca. late 1940s. The Hendrick was always a popular boat. -- Donald C. Ringwald Collection, Hudson River Maritime Museum
![Image for item](https://omeka.hrvh.org/files/fullsize/58f67712a7b3765ce095bea6d0681ea9.jpg "2003.12.743 "Hendrick Hudson" at Marvel Shipyard")
![Image for item](https://omeka.hrvh.org/files/fullsize/1b03cc9f9ee2f179b076e2fb7fc023cd.jpg "2003.12.763 Kingston Point Park prior to 1912 possibly "Hendrick Hudson"")
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![Image for item](https://omeka.hrvh.org/files/fullsize/8edfe4e9a9ca4e4eefc7b3c0b80d9873.jpg "2003.12.780 - "Hendrick Hudson", cabin cruiser "Flossy" c. 1940s")
![Image for item](https://omeka.hrvh.org/files/fullsize/ec7d0f4670a356ab8cbc656b504dba78.jpg "2003.12.842 "Hendrick Hudson"")