The Lake George Marine Railway

Photos courtesy of Deanna Jackson Cejka

Take A Look At The Historic Marine Railway and Dry Dock

Built in 1927, the Lake George Marine Railway was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. Used to repair and maintain the Lake George Steamboat Company's boats, the marine railway hauls the vessels out of the lake to a dry dock and safely returns them to the water.

Though many harbors within North America had similar dry docks and marine railways, the Lake George model is one of the last operating versions in the United States. Known as the Crandall Railway located at Hart Bay, the Marine Railway allowed the Lake George Steamboat Company to continue operation throughout the Great Depression and post-War years.

The current dry dock was constructed in 1927 to haul the Sagamore steamboat from the lake for repairs after the boat had crashed into the point of Anthony's Nose. Because it is constructed of metal and wood, the railway requires routine maintenance. Each year, the Lake George Steamboat Company carries out underwater operations to service the massive haul chains and track.

The Lake George Steamboat company owns another unconventional historic place, its steamboat, The Mohican, which is also a member of the National Register of Historic Places.

Photos courtesy of Deanna Jackson Cejka

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