This report investigates the operational capacity, infrastructure, and economic significance of the Port of Albany and associated maritime facilities along the Hudson River. The Water Resources Support Center, acting under the authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provides a comprehensive technical assessment of these navigational assets. The document serves as a standardized reference for understanding the logistical framework and physical constraints of the Hudson River waterway system.

This document is recognized as a foundational technical reference for maritime planners and regional historians interested in Hudson River logistics. Experts frequently note the high density of empirical data, which remains a primary source for understanding the mid-20th-century operational state of New York's inland ports.