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M/Y Eclipse, the World’s Largest Yacht, in New York Harbor

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

In October 2009, we posted “Rich Men’s Toys – Battleships, Helipads & Submarines,” about several mega-yachts, including the world’s largest, Roman Abramovich’s 557 feet (170 meters) M/Y Eclipse.  The yacht arrived in New York harbor this week and is now tied up … Continue reading →

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Storm Surge Barriers for New York Harbor? Would They Do Enough?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

Rotterdam, London, St. Petersburg, and Toyko all have storm surge barriers to protect low-lying areas from flooding.  In the United States, Stamford, Connecticut; Providence, Rhode Island; and New Bedford, Massachusetts all have storm barriers.  Should New York, which suffered significant flooding two years in a … Continue reading →

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Old Orchard Shoals Light Swept Away by Superstorm Sandy

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

The United States Coast Guard Notice to Mariners reads simply – Old Orchard Shoals Light  STRUCT DEST. The Old Orchard Shoals Light was built in 1893 in New York’s outer harbor off Staten Island near Great Kills Beach. The 51-foot tall cast … Continue reading →

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The Oyster – Environmental Hero in New York and a Criminal in New Jersey

Posted on September 3, 2012 by

Recently a number of newspapers have run an Associated Press article  titled, “New York’s new environmental ‘hero’ – the oyster.”  The article describes how researchers are reseeding oysters in New York harbor   Each oyster can filter about 50 gallons of water a … Continue reading →

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Red Hook Maritime Art & Artifacts for Sale at PortSide NY Fundraiser, Thursday 8/23/12

Posted on August 19, 2012 by

If you are anywhere near New York harbor this Thursday, Redhook is the place to be. PortSide NY is vacating its pop-up office/gallery and is selling a fascinating range of art and artifacts. Paintings, photographs and illustrations by contemporary artists … Continue reading →

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City of Water Day in New York Harbor!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

The City of New York is a city of islands, large and small, floating in a vast harbor and waterway. Only one of the five boroughs is on the mainland and that even borough, the Bronx, is on a peninsula, with water on three sides. … Continue reading →

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The El Estero Fire – the Greatest Nautical Disaster that Didn’t Happen

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

Bowsprite was kind enough to pass along this forgotten moment in history, which fits in well with recent posts.  Like the case of the Liberty ship SS Richard Montgomery, it involves a ship loaded with high explosives and like the apparent “Blind Date” hoax, … Continue reading →

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Clipper Round the World Fleet Arrives in New York Harbor, Unofficially

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

The ten boat fleet of the Clipper Round the World Race will officially and formally arrive in New York harbor on Sunday, June 3rd to coincide with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.  As Sir Robin Knox-Johnston sails the Suhaili, the 32ft yacht on which he became … Continue reading →

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OpSail New York – Parade of Sail

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

The fleet began to appear from the harbor haze around 9 AM and headed north up the inner harbor and the Hudson River. They were a mix of full rigged ships, barques, barquentines, topsail schooners and schooners.  Most were naval vessels, but … Continue reading →

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OpSail Fleet in New York’s Outer Harbor

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Last night I went out to see some of the participating OpSail tall ships in New York’s Outer Harbor.  The trip was organized by the Working Harbor Committee with commentary provided by Richard Taylor and Captain Richard Dorfman.  Click on the … Continue reading →

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Barque Picton Castle Arrives in New York Harbor

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

On an overcast Tuesday morning, the Barque Picton Castle sailed into New York harbor and tied up at Pier 25 just before the rain set in.  under the watchful eye of Captain Daniel Moreland, the crew of mostly young men and women brought … Continue reading →

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No City for Old Tankers – Mary A. Whalen in the New York Times

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

There are over five hundred miles of waterfront in New York harbor. The Mary A. Whalen only needs around 200 feet of it to tie up, yet for the last six years, the historic tanker and PortSide New York, the non-profit educational … Continue reading →

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Update: Capsize of the Katherine G off Liberty Island in New York Harbor

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

On Friday morning, we posted about the capsize of the “tugboat” Katherine G, off Liberty Island  in New York harbor.  It turns out that the Katherine G is not  tugboat in the conventional sense.  Will Van Dorp at the tugster blog calls it … Continue reading →

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Videorays – the Submarine Drones of New York Harbor

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

New York harbor was the sight of the first use of a submersible in combat.  On September 6, 1776, Eza Lee in command of the Turtle, a one man submersible designed by David Bushnell, attempted and failed to sink Admiral Richard Howe’s flagship HMS Eagle.   Today, modern … Continue reading →

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Party in the Harbor for Lady Liberty & Liberty Enlightening the World Wide Web

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Today is the 125th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty.   The colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York harbor was designed by Frédéric Bartholdi and dedicated on October 28, 1886 as a gift to America from … Continue reading →

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Great North River Tug Boat Race 2011

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

The Hudson River as it enters New York harbor is still an unhealthy shade of brown from all the runoff from Hurricane Irene. Nevertheless it was a fine day to be on the river, especially to watch the 19th Annual Great North River Tug … Continue reading →

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2011 Great North River Tugboat Race and Competition

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

The next Great North River Tugboat Race and Competition is coming up on Labor Day weekend, on September 4th on the Hudson River in New York harbor. If my count is correct, this will be the 19th annual tug boat race.  One of the … Continue reading →

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City of Water Day Festival 2011 in New York Harbor – July 16th

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

Anyone who needs to be reminded that New York City is indeed a city of water should find their way down to the harbor’s edge on Saturday. The Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance is hosting the 2011 the City of Water Day Festival … Continue reading →

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Schooner AJ Meerwald Returns to Liberty State Park

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

New Jersey’s Official  Tall Ship, the A.J. MEERWALD, is returning to New York  harbor.   She is docking at Liberty State Park in Jersey City today and will be staying through July 6th.   The Meerwald will be offering New York harbor … Continue reading →

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Timelapse of New York Harbor

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

I love sitting and just watching the harbor; watching the boats go by and the turn of the tide.   But who has the time these days?  For those too busy and/or  not geographically convenient, here is  about four hours of New York … Continue reading →

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