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Port of Albany - Hudson River |
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The old D & H Railroad Building, in it's fortress-like splendor, is prominent on the City of Albany skyline. Originally I was convinced this was the State Capitol Building, until a friend corrected me (Thanks, Howard!). A replica of Henry Hudson's ship Half Moon is tied to the pier at the lower right corner.
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Albany is a prosperous city with many modern buildings.
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Another view of the downtown Albany waterfront.
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The Port of Albany is a modern busy port and can service ocean-going vessels.
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Numerous bulk-loading terminals line both sides of the river at the Port of Albany
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Tug Kathleen Turecamo is a frequent visitor here. Her 1,700 horsepower can get the job done. No doubt she was named after our "admiral" Kathy who is also a Kathleen.
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The WW2 Destroyer Escot Slater makes her home port here as a museum.
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A closeup of Henry Hudson's ship Half Moon, an exact replica of the one that crossed the North Atlantic.
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Lighthouses - Canal Corp Boats - Tugboats & Trawlers