65 Years Ago - Dec. 22, 1939

Waco1148 · 12-30-2019, 10:17 AM

And just for fun, here's a nice view of the old "Mount" taken from one of the seaplanes that was based at the Weirs. Judging from the wing strut in the edge of the picture, it was the "Staggerwing" Beechcraft. The Mount went up on the ways in Center Harbor for a big rebuild in I think 1937-8 over the winter, and there was a bit of a celebration when it arrived back at the Weirs, so that's probably when the picture was taken. Maybe Jim Irwin in the speedboat.

Diver1111 · 01-01-2020, 07:41 PM

Great stuff thank you all for posting. I see Senter Cove Guy started this thread in 2004-wow.

I like seeing pictures I've never seen before of anything on the lake and the aerials lend a whole new perspective to the Mount.

As to the paddle wheels mentioned I found both of them. One is upright in the water column like a donut on edge and cut in half by explosives while the 2nd lies on its side some distance away-it's a mess but still very interesting.

Without a doubt they are some of the most interesting artifacts I've ever found. Once I dove it and saw it up close it's a wonder my side scan sonar towfish didn't collide with it because it stands so high in the water column. Sheer luck that I passed to the side of it.

Posted before but I'll make it easy-Paddle wheel #1 here:

https://youtu.be/_gv4AbBthhU

Senter Cove Guy · 06-25-2023, 07:52 AM

Here's a picture of the Old Mount Washington and the Lady of the Lake at Center Harbor. Note the extensive woodpiles, ready to fuel the steam engines.
Picture is from the Kilburn Brothers stereoview #2059.

I would say that this picture pretty much answers the fuel question.

06-25-2023, 07:52 AM	#3
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 605 Thanks: 301 Thanked 431 Times in 142 Posts	Wood Powered Here's a picture of the Old Mount Washington and the Lady of the Lake at Center Harbor. Note the extensive woodpiles, ready to fuel the steam engines. Picture is from the Kilburn Brothers stereoview #2059. I would say that this picture pretty much answers the fuel question. Attached Images __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

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Waco1148 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 50 Thanks: 2 Thanked 47 Times in 22 Posts	And just for fun, here's a nice view of the old "Mount" taken from one of the seaplanes that was based at the Weirs. Judging from the wing strut in the edge of the picture, it was the "Staggerwing" Beechcraft. The Mount went up on the ways in Center Harbor for a big rebuild in I think 1937-8 over the winter, and there was a bit of a celebration when it arrived back at the Weirs, so that's probably when the picture was taken. Maybe Jim Irwin in the speedboat. Attached Images

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Diver1111 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Exeter NH Posts: 605 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,032 Times in 227 Posts	Great stuff thank you all for posting. I see Senter Cove Guy started this thread in 2004-wow. I like seeing pictures I've never seen before of anything on the lake and the aerials lend a whole new perspective to the Mount. As to the paddle wheels mentioned I found both of them. One is upright in the water column like a donut on edge and cut in half by explosives while the 2nd lies on its side some distance away-it's a mess but still very interesting. Without a doubt they are some of the most interesting artifacts I've ever found. Once I dove it and saw it up close it's a wonder my side scan sonar towfish didn't collide with it because it stands so high in the water column. Sheer luck that I passed to the side of it. Posted before but I'll make it easy-Paddle wheel #1 here: https://youtu.be/_gv4AbBthhU

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