The history on the Ship and Castle

hudsonsplasher1
hudsonsplasher1 Senior Contributor
in HUDSON
Anyone remember what the Ship and Castle emblems mean. I can't find anything in my books. 
Thanks in advance.
Gene.

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  • railknight
    railknight Expert Adviser
    This might be of some help from the book, Hudson, The Postwar Years, by Richard M. Langworth.  On page 6, 3rd paragraph, it reads:  "The triangular Hudson logo, adopted in 1909, was later decorated with the coat of arms of Henry Hudson the explorer: ships, to "symbolize the adventuresome and pioneering spirit of bold and imaginative engineers," and fortresses, to represent "...the strength of the organization throughout the world.  Placed on the Hudson shield, this 'coat of arms' is a mark of distinction on cars of quality."  
  • hudsonsplasher1
    hudsonsplasher1 Senior Contributor
    railknight said:
    This might be of some help from the book, Hudson, The Postwar Years, by Richard M. Langworth.  On page 6, 3rd paragraph, it reads:  "The triangular Hudson logo, adopted in 1909, was later decorated with the coat of arms of Henry Hudson the explorer: ships, to "symbolize the adventuresome and pioneering spirit of bold and imaginative engineers," and fortresses, to represent "...the strength of the organization throughout the world.  Placed on the Hudson shield, this 'coat of arms' is a mark of distinction on cars of quality."  
    Great info, thanks railknight.

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