Day Peckinpaugh, Historic motor ship in Cohoes, US
The Day Peckinpaugh extends 259 feet in length and 36 feet in width, making it one of the largest vessels on New York's canal system.
Built in 1921 at McDougall-Duluth Shipyard in Minnesota, this vessel became the first specifically designed boat for the New York State Barge Canal system.
The vessel transported essential materials including wheat, flax seed, and pig iron, contributing to the industrial development of New York State waterways.
Visitors can observe the motor ship at Matton Shipyard on Peebles Island, where it remains as part of the New York State Museum collection.
During World War II, the vessel operated in the US Merchant Marine, transporting coal along the east coast and survived a German U-boat attack.
Location: Cohoes
GPS coordinates: 42.77861,-73.68000
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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