Mohican II, bateau à vapeur
The Mohican II is a passenger steamboat built in 1908 with a steel hull constructed using rivets in the style of that era. It measures over 100 feet long and features open decks, a large smokestack, and wooden details that reflect its original design from the early 1900s.
The vessel was built by the T.S. Marvel Shipbuilding Company in Newburgh and completed around 1908, making it one of the oldest passenger steamboats still operating in the country. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010, recognizing its importance to American maritime history.
The Mohican II holds a special place in local traditions and connects visitors with early 20th-century lake travel. Crew members share the boat's history with passengers, making each cruise a way to experience how people once enjoyed leisure on the water.
The boat is docked at Steel Pier and operates during the warmer months as a popular stop for visitors seeking scenic cruises. Regular short trips are available, making it easy for guests to experience the historic vessel without requiring a significant time commitment.
The vessel is the oldest continuously operating passenger steamboat in the United States and is maintained by dedicated volunteers who keep its steam engines and boiler in working condition. Visitors can watch the machinery operate through glass panels in the engine room, offering a rare glimpse into how these early steamboats functioned.
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