1,613 Comments for Staten Island Boat Graveyard

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It's an 800 Horse Cooper-Bessmer
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wow that is a really cool shot.
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1930s I would say
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Look at how the steel on the front just bends out of the water like that.
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Its difficult to guess exactly how much HP because there is not much in the picture for size comparison, but it is definitely a medium-speed diesel from some time ago. Based on my experience, it probably is capable of around 1000hp
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It's amazing how nature can do this to what were once man's proudest creations. Sort of ironic, with the way things are today...
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Why not reuse the anchors on new ship?
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This entire series is incredibly HAUNTING. The Sargosso Sea of Mythologhy (maybe) ain't got nuthing on this convention. Why is all this still there....and why does it even exist? Hey.....what does this cost us as taxpayers?
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These shots remind me of once noble and magnificent kings discarded into some sort of sad exile... beautifully disturbing images....
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This is an amazing shot.. as fascinating as it is melancholy.. great mood and tone..
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Fantastic photograph. I am in awe.
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That catwalk isn't leading me anywhere!
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Motts, is that the Abrahm Hewitt on the far left? What strikes me is the big wheel...
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This boat is so beautiful - this picture envokes so much emotion- its an odd feeling of immense sadness and yet peace at the same time, mixed with nostalgia. You really captured these well, Motts.
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Motts, your pictures invoke so many emotions; its wonderful.