1,613 Comments for Staten Island Boat Graveyard
FB Jim wrote:
Sorry Nicholai, it is a Navy tug, I removed the engine order telegraph from it many years ago. It is next to the old fireboat Hewitt, its a Navy tug. Try to find a photo of a Navy sea going tug they are quite big.
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ron wrote:
a wood hulled boat with a steel capped nose looks like sub hunter or possibly a large sea tug with an ice rated hull, thats obviously old
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Pat wrote:
Does Witte/DonJon allow access to the yard?
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Kayla M. wrote:
Well, what a wonderful journey this has been!
When my dad still had his boat, every few years we'd make a round-trip around Staten Island, and I ALWAYS thought the Island's most fascinating side was the Arthur Kill & Kill Van Kull. There's stuff back there that can ONLY be seen from a boat. Exploring it in a kayak must be even better - cause when you're in a 30 ft power boat, you just don't dare to get in nice & close. So, I recommend to anyone who finds these photos interesting, to find someone with a boat & take a ride on "the other side". Most people are only familiar with the Raritan Bay side, with it's beaches & nice homes. Trust me - you won't regret a tour of the Arthur Kill. And you might even get some free "Cheap thrills" if a tug passes & throws a big wake at you! Yee-haw! Happy sailing.
When my dad still had his boat, every few years we'd make a round-trip around Staten Island, and I ALWAYS thought the Island's most fascinating side was the Arthur Kill & Kill Van Kull. There's stuff back there that can ONLY be seen from a boat. Exploring it in a kayak must be even better - cause when you're in a 30 ft power boat, you just don't dare to get in nice & close. So, I recommend to anyone who finds these photos interesting, to find someone with a boat & take a ride on "the other side". Most people are only familiar with the Raritan Bay side, with it's beaches & nice homes. Trust me - you won't regret a tour of the Arthur Kill. And you might even get some free "Cheap thrills" if a tug passes & throws a big wake at you! Yee-haw! Happy sailing.
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Kayla M. wrote:
cool it looks creepy i want to go in!
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Jim wrote:
Looks like a lot of people knew what it was,
I was a signalman during the 60's and spent many hours using flag hoist, semaphore and flashing light.
I was a signalman during the 60's and spent many hours using flag hoist, semaphore and flashing light.
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D.J wrote:
I think its a 16 cyl Cleveland Diesel former winton engine corp.
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chief johannes wrote:
common rail fuel system
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Ozzy wrote:
You would accually find away to restore these ships. I would be very tricky, old medal, rotten wood, pointy objects, and dead fish.
Good luck man. I wish the best of luck. (In a good way not a mean way)
Good luck man. I wish the best of luck. (In a good way not a mean way)
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uss pc1239 wrote:
Does anyone know if contact information is available for Witte Marina regarding both USS PC 1217 and 1264. I would be interested in whether the marina would be interested in selling the better of both ships for the purpose of preservation / restoration. Any information would be greatly apprecitated. dodgewc63@yahoo.com
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