On April 30, 2025, a barge pushed by a Carver Companies tugboat made contact with the historic Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, damaging the dock and the stairs to the building.The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, a vital
On April 30, 2025, a barge pushed by a Carver Companies tugboat made contact with the historic Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, damaging the dock and the stairs to the building.
The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, a vital aid to navigation and a symbol of the region’s maritime history, sits in the middle of the Hudson River between the City of Hudson and the Village of Athens. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was recently named one of the “11 Most Endangered Historic Places in America” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
No injuries were reported in the collision, and the U.S. Coast Guard was notified. The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society (HALPS), which owns and maintains the lighthouse, responded quickly to assess the damage. Initial inspections confirmed significant structural impact to the lower access area.
The lighthouse, which continues to serve as an active navigational aid for river traffic, has long required critical restoration work due to the exposure to harsh weather and river currents. The increased size of commercial ships has had the unintended consequence of scouring and exposing the wooden pilings of the lighthouse too, causing its continued destabilization.
“While it’s always disheartening to see damage to
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