Urger

The Urger is a steel tugboat designed with mechanical systems typical of early twentieth-century watercraft. The vessel displays the craftsmanship and building techniques that shipbuilders of that era employed.

The vessel was built in 1901 and spent many years active on the Hudson River, contributing to the growth of commercial shipping in New York. Its operational history reflects the development of the shipping industry during this important period.

The National Register of Historic Places recognizes this tugboat as a testament to American maritime transportation and industrial progress.

You can visit the boat through guided tours that provide insight into its construction and how it worked. It helps to wear comfortable shoes, as the passageways and stairs aboard can be narrow and steep.

Each component of the Urger remains in its original configuration, displaying the authentic features of early 1900s tugboat construction methods.

Location: Waterford

Inception: 1901

GPS coordinates: 42.79639,-73.68750

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41