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Katahdin Cruises and the Moosehead Marine Museum

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Katahdin Cruises and the Moosehead Marine Museum invite you to experience history. Step aboard KATAHDIN for a leisurely cruise and enjoy the natural beauty and history of Moosehead Lake. Visitors are also welcome to browse the shoreside museum.

KATAHDIN was built in 1914 by the Bath Iron Works shipyard. Steamboats like KATAHDIN carried passengers, livestock, mail, supplies and equipment to large resorts, small hunting camps and villages around the lake.

Yet soon after KATAHDIN was launched, lake steamboating faded away. Cars and trucks began carrying more and more travelers and cargo on new roads around Moosehead. By the mid-1930s, only KATAHDIN remained of the lake's once-large steamboat fleet. KATAHDIN was converted to diesel power and used as a towboat to haul booms (rafts) of logs. She continued that job until 1975 and worked the nation's last log drive. She was then designated a National Historic Landmark. In 1976, the Moosehead Marine Museum was founded. It acquired the KATAHDIN as its star exhibit. In addition to the KATAHDIN, the Museum has an extensive collection of steamboat memorabilia and early photographs of the Moosehead area. The Marine Museum is dedicated to preserving the glorious days of steamboating and the heritage of the Moosehead Lake Region.

• Address 12 Lily Bay Road PO Box 1151 Greenville, Maine 04441
• Phone 207-695-2716
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• Hours Open late June through Columbus Day weekend. Private charters available. For a full cruise schedule and rates visit www.katahdincruises.com

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KATAHDIN CRUISES AND MOOSEHEAD MARINE MUSEUM: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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• (0.22 km) AMC Little Lyford Pond Lodge and Cabins
• (0.16 km) Moose Mountain Inn
• (0.10 km) Dockside Inn and Tavern
• (0.27 km) Cottage In The Ville
• (0.38 km) Greenville Inn at Moosehead Lake
• (0.16 km) Jamo's Pizza
• (0.23 km) Stress Free Moose Pub
• (0.10 km) Dockside
• (0.39 km) Greenville Inn
• (0.08 km) Beezley's

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Katahdin Cruises and Moosehead Marine Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor

• Tue - Sat 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• (0.22 km) AMC Little Lyford Pond Lodge and Cabins
• (0.16 km) Moose Mountain Inn
• (0.10 km) Dockside Inn and Tavern
• (0.27 km) Cottage In The Ville
• (0.38 km) Greenville Inn at Moosehead Lake
• (0.16 km) Jamo's Pizza
• (0.23 km) Stress Free Moose Pub
• (0.10 km) Dockside
• (0.39 km) Greenville Inn
• (0.08 km) Beezley's

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A Journey into Greenville’s Past: The Eveleth-Crafts-Sheridan Historical House

Experience the charm and history of the Eveleth-Crafts-Sheridan Historical House, an 1890s era home that once belonged to the influential Crafts Family. Explore the graceful rooms, the antique furniture, and the fascinating exhibits that showcase the life and culture of the Moosehead Lake region of Maine. Learn about the stories of the former owners, guests, and local families who shaped the area. Enjoy the guided tours and the special events that make this house a living museum. Don’t miss this chance to step back in time and discover a hidden gem. Visit the Eveleth-Crafts-Sheridan Historical House today!

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Sugar Island Cruise

Cruise past Sugar Island and other scenic landmarks on a boat tour aboard the famed Steamboat Katahdin. Listen to narration on the area’s history and sights.

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Moose Island Cruise

This family-friendly cruise takes you through West Cove and then north to Moose Island and Beaver Cove. A narration of the region’s rich history and admission to the Moosehead Marine Museum are included.

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Mt. Kineo Cruise

Enjoy the natural beauty and history of Moosehead Lake aboard a 1914 steamboat as we cruise past landmarks like Beaver Cove and Sugar Island to Mt. Kineo.

Katahdin Cruises & Moosehead Marine Museum

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A National Historic Site, the steamboat Katahdin , more than any other remaining piece of Moosehead’s history, truly reflects the many eras, interests and businesses of the region’s past and present. Built in 1914 by the young shipyard Bath Iron Works, the Katahdin was later converted to diesel. Now in her centennial year, she is the final link to a bygone era. Affectionately called the “Kate” , she’s a beautiful vessel and a step into the past. Get your tickets today!

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Quick ‘Kate’ Facts:

• Katahdin Cruises travel Moosehead Lake, the largest lake in Maine
• Narration of region’s rich history included
• Spacious decks with ample indoor and outdoor seating
• Beverages, sandwiches and snacks available from our working galley

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• Handicap accessibility on 1st deck
• Reservations required only for special events and special cruises
• Charters for weddings, corporate outings and private parties by reservation – call the office to arrange
• NO SMOKING permitted on board
• No pets aboard the vessel – only certified service animals allowed
• Maximum capacity 225
• Children aged 10 and under are required to wear a life jacket while on board – we supply life jackets but often children are more comfortable with their own

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Katahdin Cruises and Moosehead Marine Museum

Discover the natural beauty and rich history of Maine’s Moosehead Lake from aboard the historic steamboat Katahdin. Katahdin Cruises are one of the areas most popular attractions, offering a variety of leisurely lake cruises as well as operating the Moosehead Marine Museum.

There are lots of fun things to do on and around Moosehead Lake, so many that it can be hard to choose. Still, if you’ve never been here before, one of the first boxes that most check off is a Moosehead Lake steamboat tour.

Once upon a time, steamboating was all the rage on Moosehead Lake. Many such ships plied these waters, carrying passengers, livestock, mail, supplies, and equipment to a variety of destinations around the lake. In fact, the Katahdin, often affectionately referred to as the “Kate,” was built in 1914 by Bath Iron Works for just such a life.

Timing is everything, however. The Katahdin only served as a passenger transport for a short time. By the mid-1930s the Great Depression and new roads around the lake had diminished the need for a steamboat fleet. Only the Katahdin remained and she had been converted to a diesel logging towboat. A job she stayed at until the nation’s last log drive in 1975.

After the Katahdin had dragged its last raft of logs, a local nonprofit group was organized to restore and preserve the historic boat. The Moosehead Marine Museum was founded with the National Historic Site, steamboat Katahdin, as its primary exhibit.

Katahdin Cruises on Moosehead Lake

Katahdin Cruises is located on the water in Greenville, ME at 12 Lily Bay Road. This is less than 5 minutes away from our Moosehead Lake bed and breakfast, Lodge at Moosehead Lake .

A variety of cruises are available, including:

Moosehead Lake Brunch Cruise : Enjoy a delicious brunch from Kelly’s Landing while aboard the historic steamboat Katahdin for a 2 hour cruise of Moosehead Lake.

Sugar Island Cruise : Cruise past Sugar Island and other scenic landmarks while learning about area’s history on this 3 hour, narrated tour.

Mt Kineo Cruise : Take in the natural beauty and learn the history of iconic Mt Kineo. You’ll also see landmarks like Beaver Cove and Sugar Island on this 5 hour cruise.

Head of the Lake Cruise : Travel the length of Moosehead Lake on this 8 hour, full-day cruise with narration. Continental breakfast and dinner included.

They also offer special 4th of July Fireworks Cruises , Sunset Dance Cruises , a Brews & Blues Cruise , and even a Fly-in Cruise !

Visitors are also invited to browse Moosehead Marine Museum’s extensive collection of steamboat memorabilia and early Moosehead area photographs.

Learn more on the Katahdin Cruise website . You can also find them on Facebook .

The Lodge at Moosehead Lake loves sharing the area with our guests! What do you want to do while you are here? Let us know and we can help make it happen. See you soon!

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Katahdin Cruises & Moosehead Marine Museum and its collection

The Katahdin is a historic steamboat that is berthed on Moosehead Lake in Greenville, Maine. This steamboat was built in 1914 at the Bath Iron Works and has a rich history of serving the tourist trade on the lake before being converted to a towboat for hauling lumber. It was fully restored in the 1990s by the nonprofit Moosehead Maritime Museum and is now again giving tours on the lake.

Cruises and Private Events on Katahdin

Today, the Katahdin offers cruises between June and October. These cruises travel either 12 or 20 miles up the lake, with durations of 3 and 4 1/2 hours. This provides a unique opportunity for tourists to explore Moosehead Lake and the surrounding area. Additionally, the Katahdin is available for hire for private events, making it a versatile option for those visiting the area.

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The attacking German forces at Kursk amassed 777,000 men and around 2500 tanks and assault guns. This was about 70 per cent of all their tanks on the Eastern Front. The Battle of Kursk is widely believed to have been the largest tank battle in history. In fact recent research has suggested that there were larger tank battles in 1941, and that the fighting at Prokhorovka involved fewer tanks than previously thought, but this shouldn’t take anything away from Kursk’s scale and importance. 

There are examples of most of the tanks that fought at Kursk on display at The Tank Museum.  This article will take a look at some of the German tanks used in the battle.

A Veteran of the Battle

The Elefant on display in the Tiger Collection actually fought at Kursk.  It was issued to Heavy Tank Destroyer Battalion 654 in May 1943.  The third vehicle in 3 rd  Platoon, 6 th Company, its tactical number at Kursk was 633.  At the time it was known as a Ferdinand.  It fought in the North, around Ponyri and Maloarchangelsk.

Ferdinands proved to be formidable opponents, as their powerful guns could destroy Soviet vehicles at long range.  At Kursk they were used as a slow-moving battering ram, relying on their thick armour for protection as they advanced.

However, Ferdinands proved vulnerable to close range attack from infantry as the gun had limited traverse and it wasn’t fitted with any machine guns (they were added later).  It also proved to be unreliable and many that were damaged or broke down couldn’t be recovered as they were just too heavy.

Of the 90 produced, just 50 survived Kursk and returned to Germany at the end of August.  In return however Ferdinand crews claimed the destruction of 502 Soviet tanks.

The German Tanks

Another member of the Tiger family was used at Kursk, the Tiger I.  Most were assigned to Heavy Tank Battalions that were attached to other units for support as needed.  There were 2 of these at Kursk, as well as 4 Companies that were permanently part of their Division, for a total of 146 Tigers, a very small proportion of overall German tank strength.

The Tiger’s powerful long range firepower and thick armour meant it was ideally suited to forming the spearhead of German attacks.  Indeed this was the basis of the tactic known as the Panzerkeil, or Tank Wedge.  It placed Tigers at the front of the attack, meaning they would endure the bulk of Soviet anti-tank firepower instead of the more vulnerable Panzer IIIs and IVs.

The Panzer III and Panzer IV formed the bulk of German tank strength at Kursk.

The Panzer III was clearly obsolete by this point, with both armour and firepower inadequate against Soviet vehicles, but they were still common and 668 took part in the battle.

The Panzer IV had a much more capable 75mm gun and thicker armour, and was overall a good match for the T-34.  There were 702 at Kursk.

Combat Debut

Kursk marked the first combat use of the new Panther medium tank.  This had been designed in response to German encounters with the T-34 in 1941, and along with the Tiger and the Ferdinand, Hitler had huge confidence in the battle-winning potential of the new weapon.

Panther had comparable firepower and frontal protection to the Tiger, but it was far more mobile, as well as being easier and cheaper to produce.  It was intended to replace the Panzer III and IV, but at Kursk only 200 were available.

The Panther was rushed into service before all its teething troubles had been resolved.  The tanks used at Kursk suffered from mechanical breakdowns and their crews had limited training time, affecting their confidence in the vehicle.

The heavy weight of Tigers and Panthers posed a problem for German logistics.  Previously only needing to move tanks weighing less than 30 tons, they now had to deal with 45 and 57 ton machines. New railway wagons, bridging equipment and recovery vehicles would all be needed.

Assault Guns

A large proportion of German armoured strength at Kursk was made up of assault guns, primarily the StuG III.  Originally designed as an infantry support vehicle, by 1943 it had been fitted with the same 75mm gun as the Panzer IV, making it an effective anti-tank weapon.  The lack of a complicated, expensive turret meant StuGs were quicker and cheaper to produce than tanks, however they were less flexible, especially on the attack.  466 were present at Kursk.  Around 100 StuH 42 and Sturmpanzer IV vehicles armed with howitzers for infantry support were also present.

Although these are enormous numbers, it’s important to remember that the Kursk battlefield extended over hundreds of square miles, and the German attack was split between the Northern and Southern fronts.  These tanks were never all in the same place at the same time.

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