Forward shipwreck site
Marker: recorded wreck position (Date not recorded).
Key facts
| Name | Forward shipwreck site | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Ship type | launch | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | United States | Wikidata P8047 country of registry |
| Nearest coast | United States | Natural Earth (public domain) |
| Position | 43.4528, -73.6803 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
The shipwreck site of the motor launch Forward is located in Lake George, New York approximately three and one half miles north of the village of Lake George. The motor launch was built in 1906 by Gas Engine & Power Co. and Charles L. Seabury & Co., Consolidated (Morris Heights, New York City, New York). It was one of the first gasoline-powered vessels on Lake George. The original owner was William K. Bixby.
It is the 21st property listed as a featured property of the week in a program of the National Park Service that began in July, 2008.
Location
- Recorded position: 43.4528, -73.6803 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Nearest coast: United States
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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