Tag Archives: PortSide New York

Crisis at PortSide, Help Save the Tanker Mary A. Whalen

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Rick Spilman

PortSide New York is one of the absolutely best waterfront educational organizations in New York harbor.   Centered around the historic coastal tanker Mary A.Whalen, PortSide has sponsored a wide range of great programs ranging from activities for kids and adults, to hosting … Continue reading →

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Mariners Respond to 9/11- a PortSide NewYork Exhibit

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Rick Spilman

Last September, PortSide New York mounted a multi-media exhibit on the historic buoy tender, Lilac,  about the extraordinary and little-known maritime role played in the recovery from the attacks of 9/11, from the evacuation to refuse removal and rebuilding.  A video … Continue reading →

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Help PortSide & Tanker Mary Whalen Create Jobs for Inner City Kids this Summer

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Rick Spilman

We recently posted about the tanker Mary Whalen being deemed eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.   PortSide New York and the Mary Whalen are also participating in New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides meaningful summer work for … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Port Side New York and the Mary Whalen

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Rick Spilman

Congratulations to PortSide New York and the tanker Mary Whalen, which has been deemed eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places!   The Mary Whalen is a 172’ long coastal tanker built by the John H. Mathis Company, of … Continue reading →

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Barquentine Gazela Arrives in New York Harbor

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Rick Spilman

Philadelphia’s tall ship, the barquentine Gazela Primeiro, arrived in New York harbor yesterday, on her way to PortSide New York.  (See our previous post – The Gazela at Portside with Vaudeville and Pirates – Oh My!)   The classic ship will … Continue reading →

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The Gazela at Portside with Vaudeville and Pirates – Oh My!

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Rick Spilman

Earlier this month we posted about Philadelphia’s tall ship, the barquentine Gazela, returning to sea after suffering rudder damage several years ago.  After participating in a  Portuguese festival in New Bedford, MA the Gazela will be visiting PortSide  New York,starting this Thursday August 19th to Monday the 23rd.  She will be … Continue reading →

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Portside New York – Big BlueBQ July 3rd

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Rick Spilman

Portside New York is a maritime hub and cultural space whose centerpiece is the historic coastal tanker Mary Whalen.   Portside is based this summer on pier 11 in the Atlantic Basin, Red Hook, Brooklyn. On Saturday, July 3rd, Portside is hosting  the Big … Continue reading →

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