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“The Best Port in the World” — The Port of New York in the 1950s

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Rick SpilmanNovember 4, 2019

Here is a wonderful video from the 1950s focusing on the Port of New York, which the narrator proclaims is the “Best Port in the World.” It is wonderful to watch the old style cargo handling — hoisting bags, boxes, … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged cargo handling, Port of New York
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