Why Centre Harbor?

Misty Blue · 10-25-2008, 01:24 PM

This thred got me to thinking (man it hurts!) that I have never seen a picture of the old Mount during Winter at any other location than the Weirs.

Pictures of her in the ice free channel by Endicot rock and pictures at the town docks where she finially met her end, during Winter.

It is possible that the new SS Mount Washington (sans engines) was laid up for the duration of WW2 in Center Harbor. Good docking facilities, deep water, work shop and marine railway all in one spot.

The old Mount must have drawn at least two feet less than the new one and she was bottomed out when she burned. Maybe it is a bit shallow for the new one.

Look at the alternatives. Alton; Rt. 11 to close for a workshop. Wolfboro; No room for a shop. Weirs; Too steep.

Yup. I'd put her just where she will be in week or so. Besides she looks really cool at Christmas time!

Misty Blue.

10-25-2008, 01:24 PM	#10
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	The Mount in Winter This thred got me to thinking (man it hurts!) that I have never seen a picture of the old Mount during Winter at any other location than the Weirs. Pictures of her in the ice free channel by Endicot rock and pictures at the town docks where she finially met her end, during Winter. It is possible that the new SS Mount Washington (sans engines) was laid up for the duration of WW2 in Center Harbor. Good docking facilities, deep water, work shop and marine railway all in one spot. The old Mount must have drawn at least two feet less than the new one and she was bottomed out when she burned. Maybe it is a bit shallow for the new one. Look at the alternatives. Alton; Rt. 11 to close for a workshop. Wolfboro; No room for a shop. Weirs; Too steep. Yup. I'd put her just where she will be in week or so. Besides she looks really cool at Christmas time! Misty Blue.