Antiquity Project: Shop Truck and the steamboat Lac du Saint SacrementLake George
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Shop Truck and the steamboat Lac du Saint Sacrement rest side by side at the pier in Lake George, New York on a cold morning with the snow-capped Southern Adirondacks in the background—a scene steeped in history and perfectly suited to the Antiquity Project. Captured with a large-format view camera using century-old technology, the image captures a moment that could easily belong to the past. The steamboat’s name, Lac du Saint Sacrement, pays homage to the lake’s original settler title, given by Jesuit priest Isaac Jogues in 1646. Meaning "The Lake of the Blessed Sacrament".
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For more than two centuries, the Lake George Steamboat Company has been woven into the fabric of the lake’s history. Established in 1817 with the James Caldwell, the company’s first steamboat marked the beginning of a new era in transportation, carrying passengers and freight along the pristine waters of Lake George. The James Caldwell was a modest vessel by today’s standards, taking eight hours to complete its route, but it represented a significant advancement for the region at the time. Over the years, the company expanded its fleet, introducing vessels that became iconic symbols of life on the lake.
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The Mohican II, launched in 1908, has endured over a century and remains one of the oldest passenger vessels still in operation in the United States, a living artifact of another era.
The Lac du Saint Sacrement, launched in 1989, reflects a more modern chapter in the company’s story, with its name hearkening back to the lake’s original title given by Isaac Jogues in 1646. The company has weathered challenges that mirror the broader currents of American history, from the economic devastation of the Great Depression, which saw several steamboats retired, to the wartime reductions in service during World War II.
Yet, the steamboat company has always found a way to adapt and endure. Its history is not merely one of business but of transformation, reflecting the evolving relationship between people and the landscapes they treasure.
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