Hudson River Day Liner ALEXANDER HAMILTON, 1924

The last of the great steam-powered day liners was named in honor of Alexander Hamilton and built in 1924, by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, and was used by The Hudson River Day Line (which was bought by Circle Line in 1960) to transport passengers along the Hudson River between New York City and Albany, New York. She was over 300 feet in length and in her heyday, she carried 3,500 tourists a day. The Alexander Hamilton also spent time at South Street Seaport and the Brooklyn Navy Yard before being moved to Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. The Artist William G. Muller actually served as a Pilot aboard the Alexander Hamilton and is considered the Dean of American Steamship Painters! This painting brings the gilded age of steam travel to life. The artist of this painting, William Muller, knew her initially because he actually served as her pilot in the 1950's. This painting was commissioned (along with one of the side wheelers, New York and Robert Fulton) to hang aboard the Hudson River Day Liners of the late 20th century as a reflection of the era of great elegance that these ships represented.

oil, 42"x 54"

$45,000