Rotterdam in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George S. Haswell III

1946 - 1994

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, December 29, 2011

1. George S. Haswell III Marker

Inscription.
Mariner, master of the batteau Discovery, which departed this harbor August 21, 1992, on the 200th anniversary of Schuyler's Expedition, through her final voyage to Onondaga Lake, July 9th 1994; there he was struck by lightning and died, July 11th 1994.
Erected as a testament to his knowledge, skill, and selflessness, by his shipmates and friends

Erected by Friends and Shipmates of George S. Haswell III.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1666.

Location. 42° 49.048′ N, 73° 57.112′ W. Marker is in Rotterdam, New York, in Schenectady County. It is on SCCC Loop, on the right when traveling north. The marker is mounted on the other side of the Gateway Landing marker stone. Marker is in Gateway Landing Park which is in the Town of Rotterdam. The marker is near the gazebo and dock at Gateway Landing Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

in the Capital District,

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and in the Albany Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gateway Landing (here, next to this marker); Schenectady (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Frontier/ Schenectady (within shouting distance of this marker); Schenectady County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Circa 1824 (about 800 feet away); Site of Island Park Stadium (about 800 feet away); Campbell Row (about 800 feet away); Home of Aaron Dickinson (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rotterdam.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, December 29, 2011

2. George S. Haswell III Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 639 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.