The Mount - Then and Now

DRH · 03-26-2005, 11:11 AM

I recently found a 35mm color slide I took of the M/V Mount Washington in 1973. The Mount was lengthened by 25 feet in 1982, and other significant changes were made to her windows and deck layout as well. After being lengthened, she was given the designation M.S. Mount Washington. (You can read about her history at the CruiseNH.Com's website.)

Below is a scanned image of the slide I took of the M/V Mount Washington in 1973, compared to a recent photo of the M.S. Mount Washington (the "recent" photo was taken in 2002.) Note how different she looks today compared to 32 years ago.

The M/V Mount Washington in 1973

The M.S. Mount Washington Today

Addendum:

After posting the two photos above, I located a third picture taken in 1976. As you can see, the upper decks have been extended fore and aft, even before the 25' section was added to the middle of the hull.

The M/V Mount Washington in 1976

upthesaukee · 03-26-2005, 11:34 AM

As a kid growing up on the lake during the summers of the 50's and 60's, and seeing the Mount from Camp Lawrence or our place in Glendale, I was surprised to see how much she had changed from then to now. Somehow, I had forgotten just how much of the Mount was open to the weather in those earlier years. Thanks for the memories!

Island Girl · 03-26-2005, 01:59 PM

Two great views showing all the details of the Mounts. The upper decks have so much more space as well. I have yet to take a summer cruise.. I did a shake down cruise a couple of years ago, but have not been on her since. Maybe this year.

WeirsBeachBoater · 03-26-2005, 08:38 PM

The Crew and Owners are continuously upgrading the grand lady... Whether it is seen from the outside or not, she has undergone many many changes. Take it from a man that knows!!!

Russtic · 03-28-2005, 01:59 PM

Have you ever gone back to something from your childhood and been disappointed because it didn't measure up to your memories? It just wasn't as good or seemed much smaller than you remembered. Not so with the Mount -she gets better and bigger with age!
Russtic

Grant · 03-29-2005, 09:17 AM

I think that of all my "Mount Memories" over the years, the funniest was the time when my twin daughters were barely toddlers, and we were loitering around the Wolfeboro docks while the Mount was discharging and loading passengers. As she cast off to continue the cruise, the Captain sounded the horn. My girls, not expecting such a blast, were so jolted by the booming horn that they both immediately fell flat on their butts and started crying.

And, yes, I remind them of this nearly every time we are down at the docks...even though they are now pushing 14 years old...

Grant · 03-29-2005, 09:26 AM

Although it's not much of a Mount picture, I've always liked this one...

http://www.pbase.com/gfevans/image/41392718

RI Swamp Yankee · 04-15-2005, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant

Although it's not much of a Mount picture, I've always liked this one...

http://www.pbase.com/gfevans/image/41392718

Grant, you got the URL and the title reversed
Mount Passing Rattlesnake

I remember taking my wife and young sons to The Lake for their first time several years ago. I had told my wife about The Mount. I expected it to look smaller than the boat I cruised on as a kid with my cousins. I couldn't believe it looked so BIG! It was a few years after that before I found out about it being lengthened. Thanks DRH, your pix brought back fond memories of my first cruise as a kid and my kids first cruise.

DRH · 05-23-2005, 03:00 PM

I came across this old newspaper clipping I cut out when the Mount was lengthened in 1982. According to the caption under the photo, the Mount was cut in half on October 30, 1982.

Island Girl · 05-23-2005, 03:06 PM

I have always found it amazing that she was extended that way. The picture is wonderful.

I wonder is any pictures exist of the cutting, and the building of the new parts.

Thanks for posting this, DRH.

ghfromaltonbay · 05-23-2005, 03:30 PM

DRH & IG,

The same picture was on the centerfold of the NY Daily News in 1982. I was shocked when a co-worker came over to my desk and said "Isn't this on the lake where you vacation?". The caption in the clipping I have said that the new midsection was built in Bath, Me and transported to the lake to be added amidship.

Frdxplorer · 05-23-2005, 04:07 PM

Too bad the mount isn’t an unsinkable Boston Whaler. They could have launched the two halves and made an advertisement of them remaining afloat.

03-26-2005, 11:11 AM	#1
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 1,186 Thanked 667 Times in 174 Posts	The Mount - Then and Now I recently found a 35mm color slide I took of the M/V Mount Washington in 1973. The Mount was lengthened by 25 feet in 1982, and other significant changes were made to her windows and deck layout as well. After being lengthened, she was given the designation M.S. Mount Washington. (You can read about her history at the CruiseNH.Com's website.) Below is a scanned image of the slide I took of the M/V Mount Washington in 1973, compared to a recent photo of the M.S. Mount Washington (the "recent" photo was taken in 2002.) Note how different she looks today compared to 32 years ago. The M/V Mount Washington in 1973 The M.S. Mount Washington Today Addendum: After posting the two photos above, I located a third picture taken in 1976. As you can see, the upper decks have been extended fore and aft, even before the 25' section was added to the middle of the hull. The M/V Mount Washington in 1976 __________________ DRH Last edited by DRH; 03-26-2005 at 03:47 PM. Reason: Found 3rd Photo

03-26-2005, 11:34 AM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,556 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,408 Thanked 1,921 Times in 1,063 Posts	As a kid growing up on the lake during the summers of the 50's and 60's, and seeing the Mount from Camp Lawrence or our place in Glendale, I was surprised to see how much she had changed from then to now. Somehow, I had forgotten just how much of the Mount was open to the weather in those earlier years. Thanks for the memories! __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

03-26-2005, 01:59 PM	#3
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	The mounts Two great views showing all the details of the Mounts. The upper decks have so much more space as well. I have yet to take a summer cruise.. I did a shake down cruise a couple of years ago, but have not been on her since. Maybe this year. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

03-26-2005, 08:38 PM	#4
WeirsBeachBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 709 Blog Entries: 9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 148 Times in 65 Posts	The Mounts everchanging.... The Crew and Owners are continuously upgrading the grand lady... Whether it is seen from the outside or not, she has undergone many many changes. Take it from a man that knows!!!

03-28-2005, 01:59 PM	#5
Russtic Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The Mount - Better Than Ever Have you ever gone back to something from your childhood and been disappointed because it didn't measure up to your memories? It just wasn't as good or seemed much smaller than you remembered. Not so with the Mount -she gets better and bigger with age! Russtic

03-29-2005, 09:17 AM	#6
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 338 Thanked 212 Times in 116 Posts	The Horn Meaures Up! I think that of all my "Mount Memories" over the years, the funniest was the time when my twin daughters were barely toddlers, and we were loitering around the Wolfeboro docks while the Mount was discharging and loading passengers. As she cast off to continue the cruise, the Captain sounded the horn. My girls, not expecting such a blast, were so jolted by the booming horn that they both immediately fell flat on their butts and started crying. And, yes, I remind them of this nearly every time we are down at the docks...even though they are now pushing 14 years old... __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it." Last edited by Grant; 03-29-2005 at 09:18 AM. Reason: spelling

03-29-2005, 09:26 AM	#7
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 338 Thanked 212 Times in 116 Posts	Mount Although it's not much of a Mount picture, I've always liked this one... http://www.pbase.com/gfevans/image/41392718 __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it." Last edited by Grant; 03-29-2005 at 09:27 AM. Reason: picture didn't appear

05-23-2005, 03:00 PM	#9
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 1,186 Thanked 667 Times in 174 Posts	The Mount Being Lengthened I came across this old newspaper clipping I cut out when the Mount was lengthened in 1982. According to the caption under the photo, the Mount was cut in half on October 30, 1982. __________________ DRH

05-23-2005, 03:06 PM	#10
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Amazing I have always found it amazing that she was extended that way. The picture is wonderful. I wonder is any pictures exist of the cutting, and the building of the new parts. Thanks for posting this, DRH. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

05-23-2005, 03:30 PM	#11
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 819 Thanks: 246 Thanked 224 Times in 130 Posts	Mt. Washington DRH & IG, The same picture was on the centerfold of the NY Daily News in 1982. I was shocked when a co-worker came over to my desk and said "Isn't this on the lake where you vacation?". The caption in the clipping I have said that the new midsection was built in Bath, Me and transported to the lake to be added amidship.

05-23-2005, 04:07 PM	#12
Frdxplorer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 234 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Too bad the mount isn’t an unsinkable Boston Whaler. They could have launched the two halves and made an advertisement of them remaining afloat.