MOHICAN II (steamboat)
Also known as: Mohican
Why it's listed
Mohican II is a 117-foot excursion vessel that has carried passengers on Lake George, New York, since going into service on May 9, 1908. Designed by New York naval architect J.W. Millard and built at the T.S. Marvel yard in Newburgh for the Lake George Steamboat Company, she cost $65,000 to construct. Her riveted steel hull, keel, rudder, bulkheads, deck beams, fendering, bull noses and hand-operated capstan are original. Two major changes were made to keep her in service: diesel engines replaced the steam engines in 1946-47, and a steel superstructure replaced the wood and canvas one in 1966-67, designed to follow the lines of the original. She still runs much the same service she was built for, including trips into Paradise Bay and cruises along the lake. Listing recognizes her as a rare surviving early steel-hulled excursion boat of her size and as an example of maritime design with a long record of unbroken operation, from 1907 to 1967 in the period of significance.
Significance in brief: It is a rare surviving early steel riveted-hull excursion vessel of its size that has operated continuously on the lake where it was built, for the purpose it was built for. It is significant for its role in recreation and transportation on Lake George and as an example of maritime architecture and engineering. Its original hull and many fittings remain intact despite engine and superstructure replacements.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 10000554, listed August 19, 2010. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Steel Pier, Lake George |
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| County | Warren County |
| Listed | August 19, 2010 |
| Reference number | 10000554 |
| Resource type | Structure |
| Period of significance | 1907 - 1967 |
| Architect / builder | J.W. Millard (designed hull); T.S. Marvel Shipbuilding Company |
| Architectural style | Other/Marine Architecture |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Entertainment/Recreation, Transportation, Maritime History, Engineering |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | In continuous operation as an excursion vessel on Lake George for over 100 years. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 43.42305, -73.70924 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 10000554.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6894161
- This listing as JSON
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