SSHSA To Hold Annual Meeting in Albany, New York

The Steamship Historical Society of America, Inc. will hold its Spring 2002 Meeting and Annual Business Session in Albany, New York from June 14 through 16, 2002. The highlight of the meeting will be the unveiling of the society's newest video Steamboats: The Hudson River.

There will be a variety of events taking place during this three-day meeting, beginning with an afternoon cruise on Friday on the historic Champlain Canal at Schuylerville. The cruise will be narrated by society member Bob Foster, who also owns Champlain Canal Tour Boats. That evening there will be a dinner cruise from Albany to New Baltimore aboard the Dutch Apple 2.

Saturday begins with the annual meeting of the society and the election of new directors. Then it's off to Troy for a luncheon cruise up the Hudson, under the Green Island Draw Bridge and through the First Federal Lock. Members will have the afternoon free to explore Albany on their own.

Saturday's evening's events begin with a social hour and swap-and-sell session at the Albany Crowne Plaza Hotel, headquarters for the meeting. Dinner follows with a preview of the video Steamboats: The Hudson River, produced by society member Paul Bloomhardt. Copies of the video will be available for sale. Following the preview, former SSHSA president and one-time Hudson River Day Line employee Roger Mabie, will give a slide presentation entitled Working On The Day Line.

On Sunday morning, the board of directors will meet at the hotel for their regular business session. A deluxe brunch follows at the Hudson Harbor Steak and Seafood Restaurant, located in the former Hudson River Day Line Ticket Office.

For a reservation form and other information, contact the SSHSA Business Office, 300 Ray Drive, Suite 4, Providence RI 029096 or call 401-274-0805. The deadline for registering is May 24th.