Description: An original vintage sepia photograph from the 1920s of the Sagamore Steamer Ship on Lake George - see history below. Glued to the paper 4.75x3" You can see the name on the side of the ship. oline info - As the first steel hulled ship to operate on the waters of Lake George, the Sagamore was originally 203 feet long, 57.5 feet wide, and weighed 1,125 tons. Featuring a walking beam steam engine that provided 850 horsepower, the boat could reach speeds of 20mph.The Sagamore launched on Lake George in April 1902 in front of one of the largest crowds the village had ever seen. People came by train, bicycle, and even trolley cars to see the steamboat set off from the pier.The steamer was presented as the company's finest vessel at the time, able to carry 1,500 passengers, but experts soon determined the boat was too heavy and wide. To keep it in operation, the vessel had to be cut into two pieces and extended by 20 feet, bringing it to 223 feet in length.Years later in 1927, the Sagamore got lost in the fog and crashed into Anthony's Nose, a mountain on northern Lake George. After blocking the breach with a mattress, the captain was able to steer the boat to the Glenburnie dock where the passengers disembarked and the vessel sunk into 18 feet of water. Wingstar is not on the negatives. Happy to answer any questions and combine shipping. Please see my other vintage historical photographs. PC
Price: 8 USD
Location: Broomfield, Colorado
End Time: 2024-10-18T00:02:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Type: Photograph
Image Color: Sepia
Material: Paper
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Subject: New York, Ships, Lake George
Vintage: Yes
